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MarylandSB 08282026 Regular SessionSenate

State Finance - Delinquent Federal Funds (Federal Obligations Enforcement Act)

Sponsored By: Katie Fry Hester (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsState Government - Regulations and ProceduresAttorney GeneralBudget and Management, Department ofComptrollerDebt Collection -see also- Attachments and GarnishmentsFederal GovernmentGovernorJurisdictionLiensPublic Works, Board ofRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Maryland can enforce laws on federal land

Beginning July 31, 2026, the Governor may agree with the United States to share jurisdiction so Maryland can enforce its civil or criminal laws on federal land. Maryland also reserves jurisdiction over federal‑held land when federal funds are found delinquent under §10-208 because the federal government is not following court decisions on approved spending. These powers apply only where an agreement is made or after a formal delinquency finding.

Stronger tools to collect federal debts

Beginning July 31, 2026, Maryland sets a clear process to collect federal money the State is owed. The Board of Public Works can, by majority vote and after consulting the Attorney General, find the federal government delinquent under §10-208 when it does not follow court decisions on approved spending. The Central Collection Unit then collects the debt, up to the full amount owed. The Board can place liens on federal property and can direct the Comptroller to withhold State payments. Separately, when the Central Collection Unit refers a delinquent claim, the Comptroller may withhold State payments to the federal government. The Attorney General assigns full‑time assistant Attorneys General to focus only on these collections.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Katie Fry Hester

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mary Washington

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dalya Attar

    Democratic • Senate

  • Malcolm Augustine

    Senate

  • Benjamin Brooks

    Democratic • Senate

  • Arthur Ellis

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian J. Feldman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dawn Gile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Guy Guzzone

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin M. Harris

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shaneka Henson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shelly Hettleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary-Dulany James

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cheryl C. Kagan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Clarence K. Lam

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karen Lewis Young

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sara Love

    Democratic • Senate

  • C. Anthony Muse

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

  • William C. Smith

    Democratic • Senate

  • Charles E. Sydnor

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Waldstreicher

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ron Watson

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 164 • No: 128

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 92 • No: 33 • Other: 16

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 13

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Floor Amendment {103520/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected

Yes: 13 • No: 28 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Floor Amendment {603425/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected

Yes: 12 • No: 28 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Floor Amendment {543628/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected

Yes: 15 • No: 26 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 248

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (92-33)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026House

  5. Motion Special Order until 04/09 (Delegate Pippy) Adopted

    4/8/2026House

  6. Favorable Adopted

    4/8/2026House

  7. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    4/8/2026House

  8. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  9. Referred Appropriations

    3/20/2026House

  10. Third Reading Passed (32-13)

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/18/2026Senate

  12. Floor Amendment {853825/1 (Senator Hester) Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  13. Floor Amendment {543628/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected (15-26)

    3/18/2026Senate

  14. Floor Amendment {603425/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (12-28)

    3/18/2026Senate

  15. Floor Amendment {103520/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-28)

    3/18/2026Senate

  16. Favorable Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  17. Motion Special Order until 3/17 (Senator Ready) Adopted

    3/13/2026Senate

  18. Favorable

    3/13/2026Senate

  19. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/13/2026Senate

  20. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/11/2026Senate

  21. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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