Municipal Elections - Voter Registration - List and Qualifications

HB 680 requires all Maryland municipalities to implement voter registration for local elections and mandates that only U.S. citizens may register to vote in municipal elections. It repeals previous exceptions allowing municipalities to operate without registration (e.g., those using pre-1990 voter lists) and removes provisions for supplemental voter lists. The bill directly affects every city, town, and municipal election in Maryland by standardizing registration rules and enforcing citizenship requirements. It takes effect October 1, 2025, and amends Maryland’s Election Law and Local Government Code to reflect these changes.