{"id":4262,"date":"2025-09-19T02:07:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T06:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyvoting.com\/?p=4262"},"modified":"2025-11-24T05:47:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:47:17","slug":"new-maryland-law-on-hoa-online-voting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyvoting.com\/new-maryland-law-on-hoa-online-voting\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland HOAs Act Regarding Online Voting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting <strong>October 1, 2025<\/strong>, a major update to Maryland&#8217;s HOA and condo laws will take effect. Maryland\u2019s House <a href=\"https:\/\/mgaleg.maryland.gov\/2025RS\/fnotes\/bil_0004\/hb1534.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill 1534<\/a> takes direct aim at one of the most sensitive aspects of condominium and homeowners association (HOA) governance: <strong>elections<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Maryland HOA Boards Should Know About the New Law<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under HB 1534, elections for the governing body (board of directors, officers, etc.) <strong>must be overseen by an independent party<\/strong>. This is a major change: it prevents candidates, current board members, or management companies from controlling the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law specifies that the \u201cindependent party\u201d may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A third-party vendor<\/strong> or technology provider hired by the association to conduct the election.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Another unit or lot owner<\/strong> who is <em>not<\/em> campaigning for any candidate, does not have a conflict of interest, and is not objected to by more than 25% of eligible voters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, <strong>representatives of the condominium\u2019s or HOA\u2019s property management <\/strong>are not considered independent parties. The governing body may retain a third-party vendor or a <strong>commercial technology online voting platform<\/strong> to conduct an election.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Your HOA Election System Compliant?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To legally hold <strong>online HOA elections in Maryland<\/strong>, associations must use a platform that meets the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verifiable voter identity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-party administration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anonymity when required<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audit-friendly election results<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bill introduces new safeguards designed to ensure credibility, independence, and owner confidence in the process. <strong>Simply Voting<\/strong> fully meets these requirements, offering <strong>secure, anonymous, and independently managed elections<\/strong> for HOAs and condo associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Switch to Online Voting for Your Maryland HOA?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online voting system offers several advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Faster election processes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higher participation from homeowners<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved election security and transparency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost savings vs. paper ballots and manual administration<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Simply Voting Can Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the strongest ways to comply with HB 1534\u2019s new election rules is to bring in a <strong>trusted, independent third party<\/strong>. At Simply Voting, HOA or condo association elections can be overseen by a <strong>dedicated project manager<\/strong> who guides the process from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personalized support<\/strong>: Your project manager understands your community\u2019s bylaws and tailors the election setup to fit your rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neutral oversight<\/strong>: Because Simply Voting is independent, you avoid conflicts of interest and ensure fairness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional execution<\/strong>: From setting up ballots to distributing credentials to monitoring results, your project manager handles the details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparency &amp; trust<\/strong>: Owners know the process is secure, impartial, and verifiable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This hands-on support gives associations peace of mind that their elections not only comply with the new law but also run smoothly and credibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start Running Secure HOA Elections in Maryland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to make your next election fair, transparent, and stress-free? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyvoting.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Simply Voting today<\/a> to learn how our dedicated project managers can help your community comply with Maryland\u2019s new law and run smoother elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting October 1, 2025, a major update to Maryland&#8217;s HOA and condo laws will take effect. 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