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Bill Folden
MD Senate District 4
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 22Economy & Taxes 6Education 6Government Operations & Budget 6Technology & Privacy 6Civil Rights & Liberties 5Social Services & Welfare 5Gun Policy 4Environment & Energy 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Elections & Voting 2Healthcare 2Housing 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Labor & Employment 1Other 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Senate District 4 current
Maryland |
Republican | Jan 11, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MD Senate District 4
Maryland |
Republican | Jan 14, 2015 | Jan 8, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MD House District 3B
Maryland |
Republican | — | Jan 8, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,105 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 813 — Health Insurance and Dental Plan Organizations - Dentists - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1218 — Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 862 — Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 927 — Carroll County - Public Facilities Bond | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 635 — Child Care Facilities - Criminal History Records Check - Requirement | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 553 — Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 581 — Department of Information Technology - Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Reporting | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 915 — State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1067 — Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 457 — Institutions of Higher Education - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products - Requirement | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1185 — Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Personnel Management - Appeals of Disciplinary Suspensions PG/MC 104-26 | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 861 — Department of Information Technology - Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Reporting | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 426 — Petition for Guardianship of the Property of Alleged Disabled Person - Stay of Civil Actions and Proceedings | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 555 — Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Provider Resource Toolkit | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 61 — Division of Correction - Volunteer Services Program | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1330 — Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit – Year–Round Application | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 315 — Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 140 — Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 721 — Uniformed Services Spouses Act | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 554 — General Assembly - Legislative Committees - Renaming and Legislative Policy Committee Membership | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1430 — Maryland Public Charter School Program - School Facilities - Funding | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 496 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 254 — Supporting Inclusive Community Adaptation Act | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 999 — Alcoholic Beverages - Class 9 Limited Distillery License - Alteration | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 969 — Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (46 as lead sponsor)
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SB 745
MD · —
Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026)
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SB 1006
MD · —
Maryland State Flag Protection Act
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SB 992
MD · —
Public Utilities - Large Load Customers - Registration and Demand Response Program
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SB 776
MD · —
Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment
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SB 661
MD · —
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence
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SB 81
MD · —
Criminal Law - School Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students
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SB 678
MD · —
Criminal Procedure - Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Search - Affidavit for Judicial Authorization
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SB 718
MD · —
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class L Permit
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SB 717
MD · —
Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexual Assault Offenses - Test Kit Submission Requirements
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SB 716
MD · —
Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Charging Documents - Law Enforcement Officers
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