Delegate Gary Simmons
Born
1971
Contact
Email · gary.simmons@house.maryland.gov
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16
Bills sponsored
this session · 16 all-time
106
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 106 all-time
3
Enacted into law
this session · 3 all-time
2148
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 2148 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 1322 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 1322 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.9%
based on 1322 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
16 billsCurrent session 16 bills
- HB1505 Higher Education - Loan Repayment and Scholarships for Correctional Officers Introduced
- HB1489 Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Eligibility (Vincent Anthony Fisher III Act) Introduced
- HB1410 Income Tax - Credit for Paid Organ Donation Leave Introduced
- HB1122 Employees’ Pension System – Sheriff of Anne Arundel County – Vesting Introduced
- HB0876 Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Repeal of Sentencing Date Limitation Introduced
- HB0875 Public Safety - Distribution of Literature to Purchasers of Firearms and Ammunition Introduced
- HB0874 Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Alterations Signed
- HB0873 Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law) Introduced
- HB0349 Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Use of Body-Worn Cameras Introduced
- HB0339 Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Chief Inspector - Compensation Introduced
- HB0338 Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction Signed
- HB0101 Public Broadcasters - Debate for Candidates for Statewide Office - Required Participants Introduced
- HB0095 Family Law - Marriage License Applications - Appearance and Affidavits Introduced
- HB0062 Anne Arundel County - Summons for Actions to Repossess for Failure to Pay Rent - Alterations Introduced
- HB0032 Local Law Enforcement Vehicles - Requirements - Automated External Defibrillators Introduced
- HB0011 Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors Signed
Co-sponsored
106 billsCurrent session 106 bills
- HJ0008 Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings Introduced
- HB1575 Correctional Services and Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) Introduced
- HB1548 Real Property - Residential Lease - Terminology Introduced
- HB1522 Traffic Control Signal Monitoring and Speed Monitoring Systems - Exemptions From Liability - Vehicle Rental Companies Introduced
- HB1521 Income Tax - Credit for Contributions, Volunteerism, and Employment Initiatives for At-Risk Youth Introduced
- HB1520 Courts - Exemption From Judgment - Alterations and Additions Introduced
- HB1491 Education - Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission - Establishment Introduced
- HB1477 Public Health - Ibogaine Clinical Research Grant Program - Establishment (Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act) Introduced
- HB1472 Better Small Business Employee Benefit Act of 2026 Introduced
- HB1468 Hospitals - Patients in Active Labor - Safe Discharge Labor Plans Introduced
- HB1463 Anne Arundel County Board of Education - Constituent Services Liaison - Establishment Introduced
- HB1371 Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program - Establishment Introduced
- HB1357 Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements Signed
- HB1353 Homeless Individuals - Fee and Examination Exemptions Introduced
- HB1326 Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Reports and Records Signed
- HB1309 Commission to Review and Assess Racial Disparities in the State Criminal Justice System - Establishment Introduced
- HB1305 State Child Welfare System - Reporting Signed
- HB1299 Real Property - Residential Sales - Communications During Appraisal Process Introduced
- HB1290 Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present Introduced
- HB1283 Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Tolls - Collection Introduced
- HB1272 Family Law - Kinship Care Introduced
- HB1239 Public Safety - Critical Infrastructure Protection Signed
- HB1177 Small Business Reserve Program - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises - Outreach Introduced
- HB1146 Crime of Violence - Medical Facilities and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act) Introduced
- HB1123 Criminal Law - Minor's Access to Firearms - Penalty Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Third Reading (Emerg) | Yea | pass | August 04, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Const) | Yea | pass | August 04, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Miller /863422/1 Ruled Out of Order Decision of the Chair | Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Schmidt /413029/1 Ruled out of order Decision of the Chair | Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Nawrocki /963724/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Long, R. /703123/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Szeliga /633228/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Pippy /823729/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Griffith /563421/1 | Not Voting | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Arikan /933322/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Morgan, M. /283424/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Grammer /423321/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Buckel /403926/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| Committee Amendments | Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Arikan /623323/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Kipke /163923/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Morgan, M. /423426/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Long, R. /183623/1 | Nay | fail | August 03, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Buckel /133323/1 Ruled out of order Decision of the Chair | Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
| Motion to Suspend Rules from 1st to 2nd Rdg (Const) | Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
| Motion to Suspend Rules from 1st to 2nd Rdg (Emerg) | Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
| On Third Reading | Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
| On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
| On Third Reading and Final Passage (CCR Adp) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Fisher /833327/1 | Nay | fail | April 02, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
| Previous Question | Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Fisher /533723/1 | Nay | fail | April 02, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Emerg) | Yea | pass | April 02, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Hornberger /693728/1 | Nay | fail | April 02, 2026 |
| On Third Reading | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading and Final Passage (CCR Adp) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Emerg) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Emerg) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Const) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
| On Third Reading | Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
| On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred) | Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
| On Third Reading and Final Passage (CCR Adp) | Yea | pass | March 31, 2026 |
| FLA Del. Mangione /993923/1 | Nay | fail | March 31, 2026 |
| On Third Reading (Amend) | Yea | pass | March 30, 2026 |