2025 MD Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Maryland General Assembly in 2025 and ranks state delegates and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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House Votes
1. Federal Employee Assistance Fund
Establishes the Federal Government Employee Assistance Loan Fund, expanding it to provide no-interest loans to federal employees unpaid due to a government shutdown, terminated due to closures, relocations, layoffs, or financial hardship.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. “AI” Media Ban
Prohibits influencing or attempting to influence a voter's decision to cast a vote for a candidate or ballot issue by disseminating a "deepfake" to falsely depict a person with "false intent."
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Minority Business Enterprise Program
Extends the Minority Business Enterprise Program's termination date, while postponing deadlines for reports evaluating "compliance with federal and constitutional" requirements, and mandating "race and gender-neutral" approaches to support minority and women-owned businesses.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Reparations Bill
Establishes the Maryland Reparations Commission to study and recommend benefits for descendants of individuals enslaved in Maryland or impacted by inequitable government policies.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. Centrally Planned Housing
Mandates that legislative bodies of certain Maryland counties and municipalities adopt laws authorizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on lots with a single-family detached dwelling as the primary unit, while prohibiting restrictions on ADU rental.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Abortion Grant Program
Establishes the Public Health Abortion Grant Program to provide funds for health care practitioners and organizations to provide access to abortion services.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 0.2% |
| Republican | 59.3% |
