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Sheila Ruth
MD House District 44B
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
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 274 — State Board of Environmental Health Specialists - Sunset Extension | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 427 — Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances - Extension and Membership | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 42 — Health Occupations - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Revisions | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 177 — Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks | Yea | Feb 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 226 — Department of Disabilities - Housing Programs and Affiliated Foundations - Establishment | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 28 — Higher Education - Private Career Schools - Advertising | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 229 — Maryland Transportation Authority - Revenue Bond Limit - Increase | Yea | Feb 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 229 — Maryland Transportation Authority - Revenue Bond Limit - Increase | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 226 — Department of Disabilities - Housing Programs and Affiliated Foundations - Establishment | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 245 — Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 275 — Medicare Supplement Policies - Issuance - Requirements | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 273 — Health Insurance – Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment – Effective Dates | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 60 — Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns (Kaitlyn's Law) | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 277 — Insurance – Third Party Administrators – Enforcement | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3 — Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition… | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 229 — Maryland Transportation Authority - Revenue Bond Limit - Increase | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 20 — Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations | Yea | Feb 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations | Nay | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations | Nay | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations | Nay | Feb 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 444 — Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition | Yea | Feb 3, 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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