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MarylandSB 02002026 Regular SessionSenate

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: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Clear definition of government data

Beginning July 1, 2026, "data" means final statistical or factual information that government creates or keeps in digital or map form. Draft versions used only for internal analysis are not "data" under this law. This tells agencies what must be treated as open data.

More data outreach and yearly report

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Council must advise on data priorities and build partnerships with communities and social-service groups. Each year by January 10, it reports its past-year work and any bill ideas to the Governor and General Assembly.

Smaller Open Data Council with new leaders

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland renames the body the Council for Open Data and sets it at 11 members. The State Chief Data Officer serves as Chair. Two members are legislators. Three local appointees must each come from three defined county groups. Five members come from the private, university, utility, or nonprofit sectors. Governor-appointed members serve four-year terms, may serve only two in a row, and can be removed for neglect, incompetence, or misconduct. Members can name allowed substitutes to attend meetings. The Council can form workgroups and must meet at least twice a year. The Department of Information Technology and any staff the Governor names 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: 166 • No: 11

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 122 • No: 11 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 105

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (122-11)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/3/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/27/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    2/26/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/24/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {953728/1 Adopted

    2/24/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/23/2026Senate

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

    2/3/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    9/26/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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