2025 Legislative Review: Delegate Todd Morgan
Delegate Todd Morgan
Republican, 29C
Delegate Todd Morgan’s performance in the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session offered a clear contrast: he was effective when focused on pragmatic, district-level issues, but largely unsuccessful when advancing ideologically charged conservative policies.
Representing St. Mary’s County, Morgan co-sponsored 75 bills and served as the primary sponsor of five—four of which passed. His legislative wins addressed concerns affecting District 29C constituents.
District 29C
HB0446 (Invasive Blue Catfish Pilot Program) –Launched a program to control invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay, a species harming native ecosystems and threatening the region’s fishing industry.
HB0475 (Transportation Equality for Service Members) –Simplified the vehicle registration process for active-duty military personnel and their spouses.
HB0707 (Eric’s ID Law) –Allowed individuals with non-apparent disabilities (e.g., autism, traumatic brain injuries) to voluntarily include a notation on their driver's license to improve interactions with law enforcement and emergency services.
HB0559 (Portable Toilets for Food Vendors) –Exempted small-scale and rural food vendors from certain fixed toilet facility requirements if they provide access to portable restrooms.
HB0798 (Opioid Restitution Fund Dashboard) –Created a public dashboard to track the allocation of settlement funds from opioid litigation.
HB0775 (Inmate Death Notification Bill) –Required state and local correctional facilities to notify next of kin when an incarcerated individual dies.
HB0182 (Speed Monitoring in Work Zones) –Authorized expanded use of automated speed cameras in highway work zones to improve safety for construction crews and drivers alike.
These practical bills focused on delivering tangible results garnered support across party lines. measures were practical, relevant to Morgan’s district, and aligned with shared priorities across party lines.
Morgan also backed a set of bills reflecting broader national conservative themes, all of which failed to advance:
HB0067 (Absentee Ballot Signature Verification) –Would have mandated that election officials verify voter signatures on absentee ballots, adding new scrutiny to mail-in voting. Voting rights groups criticized it as a solution in search of a problem, citing Maryland’s clean election record.
HB0091 (Voter ID Requirement for In-Person Voting) –Proposed requiring government-issued photo ID to vote in person. Advocates warned it would disproportionately affect elderly, low-income, and minority voters.
HB0156 (Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act) –Sought to bar transgender girls from participating in girls’ K-12 school sports. Opponents—including educators, health professionals, and LGBTQ+ advocates—condemned it as discriminatory and harmful to transgender youth.
HB0653 (Transfers to Federal Authorities for Undocumented Immigrants) –Required local law enforcement to honor ICE detainer requests, even in jurisdictions with sanctuary policies. The proposal clashed with Maryland’s immigrant protections and raised concerns about racial profiling and due process.
HB1180 (Right to Learn Act) –Aimed to expand school choice by allowing state education dollars to follow students to private schools and alternative programs. Opponents said it would defund public schools and lacked accountability standards.
Each of these bills mirrored national conservative trends but failed to resonate in Maryland.
Morgan’s session highlighted a clear strength: delivering on district-specific, bipartisan issues. His work on military benefits, small business support, environmental concerns, and public safety legislation demonstrated his ability to work across the aisle to get results.
In contrast, his push for legislation targeting voting access, transgender rights, immigration enforcement, and school privatization failed to make an impact. These efforts may reflect his political ideals but were viewed as divisive, symbolic, or out of touch with other legislators.
