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House advances measure to allow preregistration at 15 years, 9 months; debate centers on civic engagement
Summary
House Bill 153 moved preregistration from age 16 to 15 years, 9 months to align with learner's permit timing; the House passed the bill on Feb. 12, 2025.
The Maryland House of Delegates on Feb. 12, 2025, passed House Bill 153 on third reading, adjusting the age at which young people can preregister to vote from 16 to 15 years, 9 months. The sponsor and subcommittee chair described the change as a three‑month alignment with when many young people obtain learner’s permits and interact with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA); the clerk recorded 103 votes in the affirmative when the roll was called.
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