Maryland SB89 establishes a voter hotline for incarcerated individuals and allows those convicted of a felony and serving a prison sentence to.
Maryland SB89 amends election law to establish a toll-free voter hotline for incarcerated individuals, enabling them to receive voting information, request election materials, and report voting rights violations. The bill also allows individuals convicted of a felony and serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment to register to vote. The State Board of Elections will collaborate with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to administer the hotline. This change aims to enhance voting access for incarcerated individuals.
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