Election Law - Certificate of Candidacy for Congressional Offices - Stock Trading Activities (Congressional Stock Trading Transparency Act)

HB 207 requires Maryland's State Board of Elections to add a new option on congressional candidates' certificate of candidacy forms. Candidates for U.S. House or Senate seats would need to indicate whether they and their spouses will avoid buying, selling, or exchanging individual stocks during their term if elected. The State Board must then publish this disclosure on its website, increasing transparency about potential stock trading conflicts. The bill affects all Maryland candidates running for Congress and takes effect January 1, 2027.