Expand Language Access in Maryland Elections - While we have worked to pass reforms that have made our elections more

Changing the threshold to 2% or 4,000 citizens of voting age will create more inclusive elections that ensure all citizens are able to vote, regardless of English proficiency. [...] Under this legislation, the language threshold would 1 in every 5Marylanders speaks be changed to 2% or 4,000 of the citizens voting age population. [...] The a language other State Board of Elections (SBE) would determine the languages to be than English at translated in each county and notify the local boards of elections. [...] The hotline is to be made available from at least the start of the early voting period through Election Day. [...] SBE is to ensure the security and integrity of the hotline.