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Karen Simpson
MD House District 3
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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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 22Social Services & Welfare 13Civil Rights & Liberties 11Government Operations & Budget 9Education 7Housing 7Healthcare 5Technology & Privacy 4Economy & Taxes 2Immigration 2Labor & Employment 2Transportation & Infrastructure 2Agriculture 1Elections & Voting 1Environment & Energy 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD House District 3 current
Maryland |
Democratic | Jan 11, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,462 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 153 — Residential Rental Apartments - Air-Conditioning Requirement | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 80 — Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases - Fee Disclosures | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 262 — State Government – Council for Open Data – Membership and Responsibilities | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 643 — Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 536 — Employment Discrimination - Reasonable Accommodations - Disabilities Due to Childbirth, Menopause, and Related Medical Conditions | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 557 — Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 200 — Sale of Residential Real Property - Required Flood Risk Disclosure | Yea | Feb 24, 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 | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1025 — State Board of Cosmetologists - Licensing - Eyelash Extensions | Yea | Feb 24, 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 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 386 — Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026 | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 533 — Mel Noland Woodland Incentives and Fellowship Fund - Reporting | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 677 — Reduction Facilities and Veterans Service Organizations - Hydrolyzed and Soil Remains - Immunity | Yea | Feb 23, 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 | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 855 — Common Ownership Communities – Candidate or Proposition Signs – Display Period | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 621 — Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 648 — Office of Home Energy Programs - Uniform Redetermination Process - Age | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 899 — Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 107 — Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 564 — Pet Cremation and Burial Services - Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act) | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 553 — Public Safety - Elevator Inspection Certificates - Searchable Database | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 625 — Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1030 — Office of the State Prosecutor - Investigation of Threats - Judges | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 477 — Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in the Second Degree | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 911 — Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (47 as lead sponsor)
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HB 972
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Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund - Establishment ( Charles J. Otto Agricultural Education Promise Act)
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HB 1005
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Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act)
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HB 312
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Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Redeposit of Accumulated Contributions - Alterations
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HB 921
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Juvenile Law - Confinement and Restrictive Housing - Limitations
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HB 324
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Family Law - Child Support - Assignment of Rights
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HB 444
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Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition
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HB 765
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Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty
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HB 768
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Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations
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HB 895
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Food Retailers and Third-Party Delivery Service Providers - Dynamic Pricing and Personal Data (Protection From Predatory Pricing Act)
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HB 890
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Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act)
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