Election Law - Incarcerated Individuals - Voter Hotline and Voting Eligibility (Voting Rights for All Act)

HB 710, the "Voting Rights for All Act," requires Maryland's State Board of Elections to create a toll-free hotline for incarcerated individuals to access voting information, request materials, and report rights violations. It directly affects people incarcerated for felony convictions by removing their disqualification from voting registration during their prison sentence (previously barred under Section 3-102). The bill repeals the existing ban on voting while incarcerated (Section 16-202) and amends eligibility rules to allow registration for those serving felony sentences. Key provisions include mandating collaboration with correctional facilities to administer the hotline and updating voter eligibility criteria to align with this change. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025.