MD SB342 | 2025 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB413
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-30 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 16 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-30 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting the imposition or application of a method for electing the governing body of a county or municipality that impairs the ability of members of a protected class to elect candidates of the members' choice or influence the outcome of an election by diluting or abridging the rights of voters who are members of a protected class.
Title
Voting Rights Act of 2025 - Counties and Municipalities
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Senate | Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2025-01-16 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Same As/Similar To
SB413 (Carry Over) 2022-02-08 - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Counties
Courts
disparity
Elections
Ethics
Municipal Corporations
Standards and Best Practices
studies
Voting
Courts
disparity
Elections
Ethics
Municipal Corporations
Standards and Best Practices
studies
Voting
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Election Law | 8 | 901 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 8 | 902 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 8 | 903 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 8 | 904 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 8 | 905 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Local Government | 4 | 601 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Local Government | 4 | 602 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Local Government | 4 | 603 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Local Government | 4 | 604 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Local Government | 4 | 605 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0342?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0342f.pdf |
