Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Notice of Timely Receipt

HB 1407 requires Maryland's State Administrator of Elections to send voters additional notices about absentee ballot deadlines if federal court action overrides state rules for federal elections. Specifically, it mandates clear notices explaining both federal law requirements (for federal contests) and state/local rules (for state/local contests) when federal judicial action preempts Maryland's existing regulations. The notices must encourage voters to mail ballots at least a week before election day or use official drop boxes by election day, delivered through mail, social media, and mass media. The law expires automatically on November 30, 2026, after a 6-month initial term. It directly affects voters participating in federal elections when federal court rulings change ballot deadline rules.