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MarylandHB 07182026 Regular SessionHouse

Information Technology – State and Higher Education E–Mail – Requirements

Sponsored By: Vaughn Stewart (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Information Technology - GenerallyState Government - Regulations and ProceduresHigher EducationAdministrative AgenciesCybersecurityElectronic CommunicationElectronic GovernmentGovernorHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Information TechnologyPlans and ProposalsPrivacyStandards and Best PracticesState Universities and CollegesTelecommunications

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New IT planning rules for agencies and colleges

Beginning October 1, 2026, every Executive Branch unit must submit IT policies and standards, an IT plan, and an annual project plan to the Secretary. Governing boards of public colleges must submit IT policies, standards, and a plan for their institutions or systems. The Secretary adds plans that match the State master plan and returns others for fixes. These rules apply to all Executive Branch units and public colleges except Morgan State University, the University System of Maryland, St. Mary's College of Maryland, and Baltimore City Community College. Annual project plans report progress putting information and services online for the public.

Email rules for state and college staff

Beginning October 1, 2026, state and public college email systems are for State business and are not public forums. Agencies must include spam protections in their IT policies and run automatic spam filters on employee accounts. Policies must allow brief personal use that has only a de minimis impact and follows normal professional norms. The law defines spam and State business; messages tied to State business, including from vendors, partners, and exclusive representatives, are not treated as spam.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Vaughn Stewart

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 166 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 438

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (34-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Motion Special Order until 4/9 (Senator Muse) Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2026Senate

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

    4/6/2026Senate

  7. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/18/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

    3/17/2026House

  9. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/17/2026House

  10. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    3/16/2026House

  11. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/20/2026House

  12. Hearing canceled

    2/20/2026House

  13. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/17/2026House

  14. First Reading Appropriations

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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