In the Matter of William Pughsley, No. 1489, Sept. Term 2023. Opinion by Beachley, J. Voting rights – disqualification under Election Law § 3-102(b)(2) – adults under guardianship for mental disability – erroneous legal standard. Maryland’s voter disqualification statute applies only when an otherwise qualified individual who “is under guardianship for mental disability and a court . . . has specifically found by clear and convincing evidence that the individual cannot communicate, with or without accommodations, a desire to participate in the voting process[.]” Md. Code (2003, 2022 Repl. Vol.), § 3-102(b)(2) of the Election Law Article (“EL”). Here, the circuit court erred in disqualifying the adult under guardianship from voting, by erroneously engrafting an additional, impermissible test requiring the prospective voter to demonstrate a “base level understanding of the political process, of why he’s voting for a particular person[.]” Voting rights – adults under guardianship for mental disability – accommodations. Compounding its error in applying the wrong legal standard for disqualification, the circuit court also improperly denied “accommodations” to assist the prospective voter in communicating his “desire to participate in the voting process[.]” See EL § 3-102(b)(2). To the extent the court misunderstood the statute to preclude such assistance, the court erred as a matter of law. To the extent the court applied the statute in refusing such assistance, the court abused its discretion in these circumstances. Supported Decision-Making Act, Estates & Trusts § 18-101 et seq. – adults under guardianship for mental disability – statutory requirements for valid agreement. The circuit court also erred by relying on the incorrect disqualification standard to deny a joint request for a supported decision-making agreement (“SDMA”) permitting guardians/parents to provide support in registering and voting, Yet the lack of any written proposal satisfying the specific statutory requirements for SDMAs hindered efforts by court and counsel to interpret and implement this new statutory tool. On remand for reconsideration of voting rights, any request for approval of an SDMA, whether limited to voting rights or extending to other matters, must comply with all statutory criteria and be approved by the court.