Maryland SB955 revises election procedures for condominiums and homeowners associations, requiring independent parties to conduct elections when.

Maryland SB955 amends election rules for residential condominiums and homeowners associations. It mandates that elections, including ballot collection and certification, be conducted by independent parties when the number of candidates exceeds contested seats. These independent parties must not be candidates and must have no conflicts of interest. The bill also specifies that unit owners and lot owners can be independent parties if they meet certain conditions, such as not electioneering for any candidate. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland SB955 revises election procedures for condominiums and homeowners associations, requiring independent parties to conduct elections when.

Maryland SB955 amends election rules for residential condominiums and homeowners associations. It mandates that elections, including ballot collection and certification, be conducted by independent parties when the number of candidates exceeds contested seats. These independent parties must not be candidates and must have no conflicts of interest. The bill also specifies that unit owners and lot owners can be independent parties if they meet certain conditions, such as not electioneering for any candidate. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.