HB 1253

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 25, 2026.

Gas Companies - Infrastructure Investments - Cost Recovery and Customer Notification (Break STRIDE Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1253
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Environment and Transportation
House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-25
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Repealing certain provisions authorizing a gas company to file a plan to invest in eligible infrastructure replacement projects with the Public Service Commission and recover related costs through a certain surcharge; prohibiting the Commission from allowing a gas company or a combination gas and electric company to recover certain infrastructure replacement costs using an alternative form of regulation beginning on October 1, 2026; etc.

Sponsor
Delegate Behler
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-12 Status introduced
2026-06-25 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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