Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- none identified
Risks
- none identified
StateMarylandIntroduced
SB 2102: Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission (Fair Districts for Maryland Act)
Steve Hershey
SB 2102 status: Introduced — First Reading Senate Rules (updated Aug 3, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
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Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Shifting redistricting authority from the legislature to a commission would fundamentally alter electoral boundary-setting, impacting all state and congressional representation.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- none identified
Risks
- none identified
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- increases transparency in electoral processes
- potentially reduces gerrymandering impact
Risks
- implementation could lead to legal challenges
- potential disruption to existing political representation
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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