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SB 929

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Workgroup on Mail-In Ballot Accessibility

Sponsor: Benjamin Brooks (District 10)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: ElectionsStatus: Hearing 3/26 at 2:15 p.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, including the administrative time and costs, ballot return rates, and security issues, collect information about current practices in other jurisdictions, 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 list
FAV 17FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVStinar, BradenDisability Rights MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVStinar, BradenDisability Rights MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVTyree, NikkiLWVMDWritten (PDF)
FAVKelter, ChrisMaryland Centers for Independent LivingWritten (PDF)
FAVLondon, RachelMaryland Developmental Disabilities CouncilWritten (PDF)
FAVManeki, SharonNational Federation of the Blind of MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVOthman, RonzaNational Federation of the Blind of MarylandOral + Written (PDF)
FAVOthman, RonzaNational Federation of the Blind of MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVShewbridge, RylielobbyistThe Arc Central Chesapeake RegionWritten (PDF)
FAVBrooks, BenjaminIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVBrooks, BenjaminIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVGuy, HeatherIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVKolp, AndeIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVLang, AlanIndividualPosition only
FAVRivera, MildredIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FAVSenator Brooks, Senator BrookslegislatorIndividualOral
FAVSenator Brooks, Senator BrookslegislatorIndividualOral
UNFGreenhalgh, SusanFree Speech For PeopleOral + Written (PDF)
UNFTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
FWADolamore, StephanieMaryland Developmental Disabilities CouncilOral + Written (PDF)
INFOColes, C.JaylobbyistVerified VotingWritten (PDF)
INFOColes, C.JaylobbyistVerified VotingOral + Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVShewbridge, RylieThe Arc Central Chesapeake RegionRegistered for:
INFOColes, C.JayVerified VotingRegistered for: Verified Voting Foundation
INFOColes, C.JayVerified VotingRegistered for: Verified Voting Foundation