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Gary Simmons

MD House District 12B

Democratic Maryland since Jan 11, 2023

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Issue areas

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Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
MD House District 12B current Maryland	Democratic	Jan 11, 2023	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,462 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 467 — Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission and Erroneously Convicted Individuals - Improvements in Transparency and Equity	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1445 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Developmental Disabilities Administration - Home- and Community-Based Services Eligibility…	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 334 — Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 829 — Public Utilities - For-Hire Drivers and Transportation Network Operators - Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training and Liability	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1376 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Maryland Children's Health Program, and Health Insurance - Transfers to Special Pediatric Hospitals -…	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1214 — Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Dealer and Manufacturer Associations - Administrative Hearings	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 578 — Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1168 — State Department of Education - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Model Response Policy - Requirements	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 706 — State Finance - Delinquent Federal Funds (Federal Obligations Enforcement Act)	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 451 — Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership, Duties, and Sunset Repeal	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 982 — Higher Education - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients - Eligibility	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 187 — Criminal Procedure - Expungement - No Finding and Case Terminated Without Finding	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 311 — Education - The Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Revisions	Nay	Mar 24, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 610 — Natural Resources - Invasive Blue Catfish Pilot Program - Alterations	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 654 — Natural Resources - Maryland Heritage Areas Authority - Funding and Grants	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 817 — Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 11 — Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 346 — Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)	Nay	Mar 24, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1069 — Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements	Nay	Mar 24, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1574 — Child Care Providers - Licensing and Registration Alterations	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1357 — Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 233 — Business Regulation - Cemeteries and Abandoned Cemeteries - Sale, Transfer, or Government Acquisition and Disposition	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 700 — Higher Education - Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Direct Admission Program and Study	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 17 — Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1135 — Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Vaccination Orders	Yea	Mar 24, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (122 as lead sponsor)

HB 1371 MD · —
Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program - Establishment

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HB 1283 MD · —
Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Tolls - Collection

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HB 548 MD · —
Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act)

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HJ 8 MD · —
Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings

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HB 963 MD · —
Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives

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HB 1005 MD · —
Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act)

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HB 995 MD · —
Health Occupations - Behavioral Health Care Providers - Use of Artificial Intelligence

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HB 921 MD · —
Juvenile Law - Confinement and Restrictive Housing - Limitations

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HB 1305 MD · —
State Child Welfare System - Reporting

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HB 1290 MD · —
Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present

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