HB 462 — Maryland
Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity
Requiring an election judge to establish a voter's identity by requiring the voter to present a valid government-issued photo identification or a valid non-government-issued photo identification, and a current bill, statement, or check that states the voter's name and address as proof of identity; requiring a voter to vote a provisional ballot if the voter is unable to provide certain proof of identity; and prohibiting a person from knowingly and willfully voting or attempting to vote under a false form of identification.
Latest action: Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. · Feb 6, 2026
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Committees: Government, Labor, and Elections (House of Delegates)
Updated Mar 17, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Jan 23, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Sponsored by Bob Long, Chris Adams, Kevin Anderson, Steve Arentz, Terry Baker, Barry Beauchamp, Christopher Bouchat, Jason Buckel, Barrie Ciliberti, Jeff Ghrist, Mike Griffith, Wayne Hartman, Jim Hinebaugh, Kevin Hornberger, Seth Howard, Tom Hutchinson, Jay Jacobs, Nic Kipke, Susan McComas, Ric Metzgar, April Miller, Todd Morgan, LaToya Nkongolo, Jesse Pippy, Teresa Reilly, April Rose, Chris Tomlinson, William Valentine, William Wivell, Mangione
No recorded floor votes yet.
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