HB 382

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: July 12, 2026.

Commercial Law - Broadband Access - Low-Income Consumer Programs (Maryland Broadband Opportunity and Fairness Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-382
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
Committee Economic Matters; Finance
House of Delegates passed_lower 2026-07-12
Business / Commerce Housing Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Requiring, beginning November 15, 2027, and each November 15 thereafter, certain broadband providers to report certain information to the Office of Statewide Broadband annually; and requiring by December 1, 2027, and each December 1 thereafter, the Office to determine whether the certain programs reported are sufficient to meet the needs of low-income consumers in the State and make any recommendations related to low-income consumer programs in the State.

Sponsor
Delegate Fair
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-08 Status passed_lower
2026-07-12 Latest Action In the Senate - First Reading Finance
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