Baltimore County - Absentee Ballots - Signature Requirements

HB 581 requires Baltimore County election officials to verify both a voter’s signature and a witness signature on absentee ballot envelopes before counting the ballot, with exceptions for active-duty military personnel overseas and their spouses/dependents living overseas. The bill mandates that officials compare voter signatures against registration records to confirm validity. It applies exclusively to Baltimore County absentee ballots and modifies existing election law to enforce these signature requirements. This policy change directly affects all Baltimore County voters requesting absentee ballots, ensuring additional verification steps for ballot processing.