# Maryland HB 0193: State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures Maryland HB 0193, State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Kenneth Kerr (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-05-12 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 396) (as of 2026-10-19). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0193-2026RS - As of: 2026-10-19 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Maryland HB 0193 - State: Maryland - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2025-09-09 - Last action: 2026-05-12, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 396 - Sponsor: Kenneth Kerr (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 0 - Subjects: State Procurement, Administrative Agencies, Certifications, Claims, Construction, Contractors -see also- Construct; Electricians; etc., Contracts -see also- Procurement, Disclosure, Ethics, Evaluations and Reviews, Notices, Open Government, Privacy, Procurement, Rules and Regulations, Salaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. Rates, Standards and Best Practices, Time - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 3 (300 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 4 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - State contractors: written change orders and adjustments: benefit, medium. Beginning October 1, 2026, contractors do not start change-order work without a written change order. The order must state how work will be paid and what rules apply. Contracts must also let you seek an equitable adjustment when new state laws raise costs or time. That clause applies to new contrac… - Debriefings, protests, and input rules for bidders: benefit, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, unsuccessful bidders can ask for a debriefing. The officer gives it as soon as possible and before the award is approved, excluding confidential or proprietary details. For protests, the officer has 90 days to decide or give a decision date. If they miss 90 days, you can… - Claim decisions and partial payments for contractors: mixed, medium. Beginning October 1, 2026, claim reviews follow clearer steps. The officer reviews the claim, can ask for more data, and usually seeks legal advice. For non-construction contracts, the reviewing authority acts within 180 days unless both sides agree to more time. If the unit agrees it owes part of… - Contract claim deadlines and documents for contractors: mixed, medium. Beginning October 1, 2026, contractors face clearer claim deadlines. File your claim within 60 days. For equitable adjustments, the 60 days start at denial or a written impasse. For other claims, the 60 days start when you knew or should have known. Send a detailed written explanation within 90 day… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Kenneth Kerr (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-10 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 127 | 0 | 8 | | 2026-04-06 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 42 | 0 | | | 2026-03-20 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 131 | 0 | 5 | ## Actions (17) - 2026-05-12: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 396 - 2026-04-10: Passed Enrolled (House) - 2026-04-10: Third Reading Passed (127-0) (House) - 2026-04-10: House Concurs Senate Amendments (House) - 2026-04-06: Third Reading Passed (42-0) (Senate) - 2026-04-03: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (Senate) - 2026-04-03: Favorable with Amendments {953821/1 Adopted (Senate) - 2026-04-03: Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation (Senate) - 2026-03-25: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate) - 2026-03-23: Referred Budget and Taxation (Senate) - 2026-03-20: Third Reading Passed (131-0) (House) - 2026-03-19: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House) - 2026-03-19: Favorable with Amendments {823127/1 Adopted (House) - 2026-03-19: Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections (House) - 2026-01-21: Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m. (House) - 2026-01-14: First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections (House) - 2025-09-09: Pre-filed (House) ## Bill text - Enacted, 2026-05-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_396_hb0193e.pdf) - Enrolled, 2026-04-10: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0193e.pdf) - Third Reading, 2026-03-19: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0193t.pdf) - First Reading, 2026-01-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0193f.pdf) ## Related bills - SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law) - SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law) - SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law) - SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law) - SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law) - HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law) ## Sources - [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_396_hb0193e.pdf) - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0193e.pdf) - [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0193t.pdf) - [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0193f.pdf) ## Related - [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS) - [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS) - [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS) - [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS) - [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS) - [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS) - [Maryland bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/maryland/bills) - [Maryland state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/maryland) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0193-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).