Maryland SB670 revises election law to clarify the authority of local board employees at polling places.

Maryland SB670 amends election law to specify the authority of local board employees at polling places. Local board employees are granted the authority to keep the peace and order the arrest of individuals who breach the peace, violate election provisions, or interfere with election judges. They can also protect challengers and watchers in exercising their rights, deny admission to challengers and watchers before polls open, and eject challengers and watchers who violate restrictions. The law takes effect June 1, 2026.

Maryland SB670 revises election law to clarify the authority of local board employees at polling places.

Maryland SB670 amends election law to specify the authority of local board employees at polling places. Local board employees are granted the authority to keep the peace and order the arrest of individuals who breach the peace, violate election provisions, or interfere with election judges. They can also protect challengers and watchers in exercising their rights, deny admission to challengers and watchers before polls open, and eject challengers and watchers who violate restrictions. The law takes effect June 1, 2026.