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HB 1403·MD·house

Election Law - Initiative Process

In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: McComas
Latest Action

In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

Mar 4, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new constitutional article that lets Maryland voters propose new statutes or constitutional changes through a petition process. It sets signature thresholds, filing deadlines, and voting requirements, and requires the proposed amendment to appear on the November 2026 general election ballot. The measure gives the public a direct way to shape state law.

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