Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 838: Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Signature Requirements and Verification
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 838 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Signature Requirements and Verification. Primary sponsor: Justin Ready (Republican), J.B. Jennings (Republican), Steve Hershey (Republican), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Jack Bailey (Republican), Johnny Mautz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| J.B. Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Steve Hershey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Jack Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Johnny Mautz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
“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 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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