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MarylandHB 09572026 Regular SessionHouse

Cybersecurity - Standards and Compliance - Alterations

Sponsored By: Chao Wu (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

CybersecurityPrimary and Secondary EducationCertificationsCommunications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; etc.Education, Boards ofEvaluations and ReviewsInformation Technology, Department ofLocal Government MandatesPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Standards and Best Practices

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

State cyber help and annual updates

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Office of Security Management reviews the State’s minimum cybersecurity standards each year and updates them if needed. The Department of Information Technology advises local school systems on request. Help covers meeting standards, two-year assessments, and planning fixes. The Department only advises; schools still run their own programs.

New cybersecurity duties for school districts

Local school systems must name one cybersecurity contact and tell the State Chief Information Security Officer. This starts July 1, 2026. Starting January 1, 2027, each system must follow the State minimum cybersecurity standards. They must do a maturity assessment every two years. They must certify compliance to the Office of Security Management by June 30, 2027, and every two years after.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chao Wu

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Kris Fair

    Democratic • House

  • Anne R. Kaiser

    Democratic • House

  • April Rose

    Republican • House

  • Ryan Spiegel

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/21/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 34

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

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

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/23/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (129-0)

    3/21/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026House

  9. Favorable with Amendments {903929/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026House

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

    3/20/2026House

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

    2/19/2026House

  12. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/5/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/5/2026

    PDF

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