Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1163 — Howard County - Voting Age - Board of Education Elections Ho. Co. 5-26

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Authorizing the General Assembly to lower the age at which an individual may vote in an election for members of the Howard County Board of Education; and altering the minimum age at which an individual in Howard County may vote in an election for members of the Howard County Board of Education from 18 years old to 16 years old.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Howard County Delegation · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Howard County Delegation

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1163 do?
Authorizing the General Assembly to lower the age at which an individual may vote in an election for members of the Howard County Board of Education; and altering the minimum age at which an individual in Howard County may vote in an election for members of the Howard County Board of Education from 18 years old to 16 years old.
Who sponsors HB1163?
HB1163 is sponsored by Howard County Delegation.
What is the current status of HB1163?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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