Charles Sydnor

MD Senate District 44 Former

Democratic Maryland since Jan 8, 2020

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Issue areas

Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags

Criminal Justice & Policing 18 Government Operations & Budget 12 Civil Rights & Liberties 11 Technology & Privacy 6 Education 5 Housing 5 Social Services & Welfare 5 Economy & Taxes 3 Healthcare 3 Elections & Voting 2 Labor & Employment 2 Transportation & Infrastructure 2 Banking & Finance 1 Environment & Energy 1 Veterans Affairs 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
MD Senate District 44 Maryland	Democratic	Jan 8, 2020	Jan 8, 2020	openstates/people CC0-1.0
MD House District 44B Maryland	Democratic	—	Jan 8, 2019	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,105 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 748 — Publicly Funded Prekindergarten - Early Childhood Educator Career Ladder for Private Providers - New Pathways	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 235 — Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program - Local Approval Requirement	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 372 — Hospitals - Emergency Pregnancy-Related Medical Conditions - Procedures	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 813 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 907 — Criminal Law - Third-Degree Assault	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 216 — Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 671 — Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman - Mandatory Appropriation	Yea	Mar 20, 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 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 325 — Education - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board - Composition	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 374 — State Acupuncture Board - Revisions	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 240 — Local Comprehensive Plans - Guidance Materials and Notification to the Department of Planning	Nay	Mar 20, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1395 — Consumer Protection - Agricultural Equipment Warranties	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 899 — Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 637 — Public Health - Recommendations for Immunizations, Screenings, and Preventive Services - Pharmacist Administration and Required Health…	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 284 — Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 430 — Family Child Care Providers - Reserve Component Members - Substitute Provider	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 446 — Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Provider Resource Toolkit	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 39 — Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 474 — Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act)	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 226 — Department of Disabilities - Housing Programs and Affiliated Foundations - Establishment	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 738 — Real Property - Transfer-on-Death Deed - Establishment	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 936 — Montgomery County Public Schools - Jane E. Lawton Local Food Procurement MC 7-26	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 845 — Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Alterations to Scholarship Programs	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 721 — Developmental Disabilities Services - Expedited Eligibility Determinations for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 342 — Forestry Licenses - Applicant Qualifications - Alterations	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (1,105 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (41 as lead sponsor)