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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 872 — Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Rental Dwelling Unit - Definition | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 551 — Health Insurance - Ovarian Cancer Prevention With Salpingectomy - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 588 — Natural Resources - Complimentary Fishing and Hunting Licenses - Alterations | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 40 — Baltimore County Board of Education - Alterations of Elected Member Districts and Establishment of Redistricting Process | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 326 — Physician Assistants and Midwives - Parity With Other Health Care Practitioners (Physician Assistant Parity Act of 2026) | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 35 — State Designations and Commemorative Days - State Shark, State Natural Sciences Museum, and Purple Lights Night | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 242 — Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 512 — Criminal Law - Stalking - Penalties | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 920 — Economic Development - Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Business Accounts - Management Fees (Small Business Increased Access to Capital Act) | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 397 — Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 285 — Higher Education - Scholarships for Correctional Officers | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 557 — Gaming - Definition of "Own" - Alterations | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — Municipalities - Open Drainage Inlets - Inventory and Improvements (Mason's Law) | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 301 — Veterans' Discounts Act | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 641 — State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic Preservation Services (The Honorable Barrie S. Ciliberti Historic Preservation Act of 2026) | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 846 — Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Temporary To-Go Event Permit and Class C Per Diem Municipal To-Go Beer, Wine, and Liquor License | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 423 — Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and… | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 267 — Land Use - Residential Housing - Oversight and Approval (Building Affordably in My Back Yard Act) | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 445 — Employment Standards - Firefighters - Payment of Wages and Payroll Information | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 703 — Caroline County - Regulation of Animals - Dogs | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 794 — Health Insurance - Special Enrollment Period for Pregnancy - Coverage Effective Date | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 579 — Counties - No-Cost Preventive Cancer Screenings for Volunteer and Retired Volunteer Firefighters | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 518 — Maryland Financial Empowerment Center Network Pilot Program - Establishment | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 828 — State Finance - Delinquent Federal Funds (Federal Obligations Enforcement Act) | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 748 — Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Allegany County | Yea | Mar 2, 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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