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Sheila Ruth
MD House District 44B
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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
Government Operations & Budget 33Environment & Energy 22Criminal Justice & Policing 19Civil Rights & Liberties 14Healthcare 14Labor & Employment 14Social Services & Welfare 14Education 13Economy & Taxes 11Elections & Voting 10Housing 10Transportation & Infrastructure 8Agriculture 7Other 5Technology & Privacy 5Immigration 4Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD House District 44B current
Maryland |
Democratic | Jan 31, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,462 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 634 — Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026) | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1247 — Prince George's County - Tax Increment Financing - Extraordinary Development District - Alterations PG 425-26 | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1470 — Medical Assistance Programs - Drug Dispensing - Cost-of-Dispensing Survey | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1113 — Vehicle Laws - Bus Obstruction Monitoring Systems and Bus Stop Zones | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1320 — Criminal Procedure - Victim Notification - Request at the Time of Charging | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1345 — Maryland Trust Act - In Terrorem Clause - Void | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1047 — State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1348 — Human Trafficking - Reports to Regional Navigators and Prosecutions - Authorization | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1294 — Criminal Law - Child Sexual Abuse Material - Artificial Intelligence Software | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1467 — Criminal Law - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Out-of-State Convictions | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 288 — State Superintendent of Schools - Prolonged State of Emergency - Authority to Declare | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 993 — Real Property - Short-Term Rentals | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1071 — Environment - Stormwater Management for Agritourism | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 668 — St. Mary's County - Prohibition on Standing in Inherently Dangerous Highway | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 251 — Vehicle Laws - Transfer of Used Vehicles - Repeal of Notarized Bill of Sale Requirement | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 65 — Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege | Not voting | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 852 — Higher Education - Scholarships for Correctional Officers | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 293 — Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - External Data Sharing With Third-Party Data Centers for Multistate Reporting - Authorization | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1310 — Public High Schools - Student Transcripts - Traumatic Loss Notation | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1554 — Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agriculture Purposes - Study and Report | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 956 — Condominiums - Buildings More Than 40 Years Old - Study | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1563 — Emergency Room Services and Post-Acute Care - Coverage and Facility Studies | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1116 — Howard County - Illegal Dumping - Surveillance System Pilot Program Ho. Co. 6-26 | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 610 — St. Mary's County - Gaming by Qualified Organization - Permit Required | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 769 — State Board of Social Work Examiners - Provisional License to Practice Social Work - Established | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (112 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1253
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Gas Companies - Infrastructure Investments - Cost Recovery and Customer Notification (Break STRIDE Act)
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HB 1338
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Motor Vehicles - Driver's Licenses - Eligibility
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HB 1283
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Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Tolls - Collection
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HB 53
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Criminal Law – Nondomesticated Animal Prohibitions – Alterations
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HB 963
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Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives
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HB 971
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Maryland Medical Advisory Committee - Duties and Workgroup to Study the Adoption of a Fee-for-Service Model for All Medicaid Services
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HB 1016
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Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses - Licensed Architects - Employer Workforce Relocation and Out-of-State Employers
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HB 1017
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Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement
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HB 912
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Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law)
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HB 564
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Pet Cremation and Burial Services - Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act)
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