Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 697: Election Law - Actions to Influence an Election - Social Media Platform Algorithms and Bots Purchased by Foreign Nationals
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 697 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Actions to Influence an Election - Social Media Platform Algorithms and Bots Purchased by Foreign Nationals. Primary sponsor: Brian Feldman (Democratic), Katie Hester (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Feldman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment