Workgroup on Mail-In Ballot Accessibility
Sponsor: Jessica Feldmark (District 12A)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: ElectionsStatus: Hearing 2/24 at 11:00 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Workgroup on Mail-In Ballot Accessibility to examine current processes in the State relating to mail-in ballot return, assessing the impact on voters with disabilities, collect information about current practices for accessible alternatives to paper mail-in ballot return, and evaluate the alternatives for individuals with disabilities; and requiring the Workgroup to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2025.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 4UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cross, Dr Cashenna A | Councilwoman At-Large, Glenarden | Oral |
| FAV | Stinar, Braden | Disability Rights Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tyree, Nikki | LWVMD | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kelter, Chris | Maryland Centers for Independent Living | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dolamore, Stephanie | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Position only |
| FAV | Othman, Ronza | National Federation of the Blind of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shewbridge, Rylielobbyist | The Arc Central Chesapeake Region | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Feldmark, Delegate Feldmarklegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kolp, Ande | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plantz, Dorothy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Zimba, Joel | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Gross, Kenneth | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Greenhalgh, Susan | Free Speech For People | Oral |
| INFO | Coles, C.Jaylobbyist | Verified Voting | Oral + Written (PDF) |