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MarylandHB 02622026 Regular SessionHouse

State Government – Council for Open Data – Membership and Responsibilities

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Signed by Governor

Information Technology - GenerallyCommunity DevelopmentCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Data -see also- Census; DemographicsNamesOpen GovernmentPublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcReportsSocial Services -see also- Public Benefits

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Bill Overview

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Open Data Council and free access

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland renames and reorganizes the Council for Open Data. The Council has 11 members and is chaired by the State Chief Data Officer. It guides statewide open-data policy and helps agencies and local governments share data. The Council must plan to make all open data free to the public and file a report each year by January 10. The law defines “Data” as final, digital facts like tables, charts, or maps that government keeps; drafts used only for internal analysis are not included.

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There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 7

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 117 • No: 7 • Other: 17

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 104

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/6/2026Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/6/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (117-7)

    3/5/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/4/2026House

  9. Motion Special Order until 03/04 (Delegate Szeliga) Adopted

    3/3/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {733728/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/2/2026House

  12. Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/21/2026House

  13. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    1/14/2026House

  14. Pre-filed

    9/26/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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