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MarylandHB 06402026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Mandated Reports, Boards, and Commissions - Revisions
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Signed by Governor
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsAgricultureCriminal Law - ProceduresEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentPublic HealthSocial Services - GenerallyCorrectionsPrimary and Secondary EducationElectionsFamily LawHealth Care Facilities and RegulationHousing and Community DevelopmentNatural Resources - GenerallyState ProcurementTransportation - GenerallyAgriculture, Department ofCannabis -see also- CannDist; CannProd; Smok&VapCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Commerce, Department ofCommittee ChangesCommittees and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentCorrectional Institutions -see also- Patuxent InstitutionCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Death -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful DeathDemographics -see also- Census; DataDisparityEducation, Boards ofEducation, State Department ofEnergy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc.Energy Technology and InfrastructureEnvironment, Department of theFederal Aid -see also- CARES ActFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Fuel -see also- CoalHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Care CommissionHealth, Department ofHealth Insurance -see also- ACA; HMOs; MCOsHousing and Community Development, Department ofHousing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesIndigent PersonsInternet -see also- Internet AccessJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLow-IncomeMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.MinoritiesNatural Resources, Department ofPlans and ProposalsProcurementReimbursementsRenewable Energy Sources -see also- Geotherm; Solar; etc.ReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)SunsetTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcTrauma Informed Approach -see also- Mental&Behavioral Health
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
14 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 1 costs, 7 mixed.
Pay for homeless council advisors
Starting July 1, 2026, council members chosen to represent people with lived experience of homelessness can get travel cost reimbursement and reasonable pay. The Department sets the payment policy and amounts under State travel rules.
More pre-K outreach and funding
Starting July 1, 2026, local social services or health departments must tell you, in writing and orally, if your child will be age 3 or 4 by September 1 and may qualify for publicly funded prekindergarten. Local offices must report by April 1 each year, beginning in 2027, how many notified parents enrolled their child. The state health department must send a summary to lawmakers by May 1 each year. Local school systems and local health departments must line up public and private funds to run the program. The Governor must include funding for this subtitle in the State budget.
Public health data by race
Starting July 1, 2026, the Office posts health data with race and ethnicity on its website, when allowed by privacy laws. It updates the data at least every 6 months. The Office must answer data requests within 30 days.
Stronger planning for parks and wildlife
Starting July 1, 2026, the Department must list all State land it manages, show acreage, buildings, and uses, and mark sites in environmental justice communities. It must create a process to rank maintenance projects and flag projects in environmental justice areas. The Secretary must also create and carry out a plan to eradicate nutria, seek funding, and update the plan every year with public comment.
New state Commission on Caregiving
The law creates the Maryland Commission on Caregiving on July 1, 2026. It plans and coordinates support for family caregivers. Members include lawmakers, agency leaders, caregivers, and groups with respite care expertise. The law does not provide direct payments.
Aerospace commission membership and reports
Starting July 1, 2026, the Commission must include two members from aerospace manufacturing and two from aerospace technology; some federal ex officio seats are removed. The Commission must update its strategic plan at least every 5 years. Each year by October 1, it must file a report with the current plan and progress.
No new biofuel credit payments
The law ends the Renewable Fuels Incentive Board. Producers must apply to the Department, which must decide within 60 days. Caps remain: ethanol at 15,000,000 gallons a year (at least 10,000,000 from small grains) and biodiesel at 5,000,000 with soybean oil sublimits. Credit rates stay at 20 cents per gallon for certain feedstocks and 5 cents for others. No credit is paid for fuel produced after December 31, 2017.
Certain environment law sections repealed
On July 1, 2026, the State repeals Environment Article sections 2-1303.1 through 2-1303.4. Any programs or duties created only by those sections end. This streamlines the code but ends those sections’ requirements.
Criminal justice advisory board ended
On July 1, 2026, the Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board ends. The Secretary now runs the Central Repository without a required advisory role. This streamlines control but reduces outside oversight.
Customer Council set at 10 members
On July 1, 2026, the Customer Council has 10 members. They include the CEO; one representative each from Budget and Management, General Services, Health, Human Services, Transportation, and Higher Education; and three customers recommended by the CEO and appointed by the Governor. This replaces the prior makeup.
Human services and health laws repealed
On July 1, 2026, the Two-Generation Family Economic Security Commission ends. The trauma-informed care subtitle (sections 8-1301 to 8-1310) is removed. Health–General section 18-1002 is also repealed. Any duties or programs created only by these laws end, which streamlines statutes but removes those requirements.
Law takes effect July 1, 2026
The law takes effect on July 1, 2026. That date applies to all parts of this Act unless a part names a different date.
Life sciences board terms reset
On July 1, 2026, appointed terms change from 2 to 3 years and must be staggered. Five longest-serving appointed members’ terms end on June 30, 2027; five more on June 30, 2028; and six on June 30, 2029. If too many qualify, a random lottery decides who leaves in that year.
Some economic development laws repealed
On July 1, 2026, the State repeals Economic Development sections 3-408 through 3-410. Any programs or authorities created only by those sections end. This cleans up the code but ends those provisions.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 1
House vote • 3/11/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 4
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 171
4/28/2026Passed Enrolled
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (136-0)
4/13/2026HouseHouse Concurs Senate Amendments
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (47-0)
4/13/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/13/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {443524/1 Adopted
4/13/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/13/2026SenateHearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/16/2026SenateReferred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/12/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (136-0)
3/11/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/10/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {623820/1 Adopted
3/10/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
3/9/2026HouseHearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
1/30/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/13/2026
Third Reading
3/10/2026
First Reading
1/30/2026
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