Maryland HB1069 establishes a uniform policy for tabulating absentee ballots with federal contests in 2026 and 2028 elections.

Maryland HB1069 mandates a uniform tabulation policy for absentee ballots with federal contests in the 2026 and 2028 elections. This policy ensures compliance with federal requirements if federal judicial action preempts state regulations. The State Administrator must provide voters with additional notice about the timely receipt of absentee ballots, using methods like written notice, social media, and mass media. This notice must inform voters of both federal and state requirements for absentee ballots. The act remains effective for three years from enactment and then expires automatically.

Maryland HB1069 establishes a uniform policy for tabulating absentee ballots with federal contests in 2026 and 2028 elections.

Maryland HB1069 mandates a uniform tabulation policy for absentee ballots with federal contests in the 2026 and 2028 elections. This policy ensures compliance with federal requirements if federal judicial action preempts state regulations. The State Administrator must provide voters with additional notice about the timely receipt of absentee ballots, using methods like written notice, social media, and mass media. This notice must inform voters of both federal and state requirements for absentee ballots. The act remains effective for three years from enactment and then expires automatically.