HB 1516

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

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

Human Services - Energy Assistance Programs - Administration and Funding.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1516
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Environment and Transportation; Appropriations
House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-25
Energy
Summary

Transferring the administration of the electric universal service program from the Public Service Commission to the Office of Home Energy Programs in the Department of Human Services; and altering the authorized uses of the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to include fuel assistance programs.

Sponsor
Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-13 Status introduced
2026-06-25 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
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