Maryland HB350 aims to protect voting rights for members of protected classes in county and municipal elections.

Maryland HB350, the Voting Rights Act of 2026, focuses on safeguarding the voting rights of members of protected classes in county and municipal elections. The bill allows the Office of the Attorney General and other individuals to bring actions for violations, seeking relief such as injunctions and damages. It prohibits election methods that impair the ability of protected class members to elect candidates of their choice or influence election outcomes. The bill defines protected classes as those based on race, color, or language minority status.

Maryland HB350 aims to protect voting rights for members of protected classes in county and municipal elections.

Maryland HB350, the Voting Rights Act of 2026, focuses on safeguarding the voting rights of members of protected classes in county and municipal elections. The bill allows the Office of the Attorney General and other individuals to bring actions for violations, seeking relief such as injunctions and damages. It prohibits election methods that impair the ability of protected class members to elect candidates of their choice or influence election outcomes. The bill defines protected classes as those based on race, color, or language minority status.