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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

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Clearer definition of open data

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law defines “data” for open data rules. It means final statistical or factual information in numbers or maps, not narratives. It must be regularly created or kept by a government entity and record a measurement, transaction, or decision, or describe services and resources. Drafts and internal analysis are not “data” under this law.

Stronger open data duties and oversight

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Council advises on data priorities and works to build partnerships that connect Maryland data with communities and social service groups. The Council may create workgroups to get this work done. It must meet at least twice each year. It must report by January 10 each year to the Governor and General Assembly on the prior year’s work and any recommendations for new laws.

New makeup and rules for Open Data Council

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland renames the body as the Council for Open Data. The Council has 11 members: the State Chief Data Officer as Chair, one Senator, one Delegate, three local officials from set county groups, and five members from private, utility, university, or nonprofit sectors. At least one appointee must be from a university, one from the private sector, and one from a nonprofit. Legislators and the Chief Data Officer may send a designated staff member to meetings. Members serve four-year terms, may serve no more than two in a row, and may be removed for neglect, incompetence, or misconduct. Members do not receive pay but can be reimbursed for travel under state rules. The Department of Information Technology and staff the Governor designates provide staffing.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

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: 1

House vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 117 • No: 7 • Other: 5

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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