HB 673

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

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

Consumer Goods - Restrictions Based on Energy Source - Prohibition (Energy Equality Act of 2026).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-673
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Environment and Transportation
House of Delegates introduced 2026-07-12
Energy Environment / Climate
Summary

Prohibiting a local government or unit of State government from restricting the sale, purchase, or use of a certain consumer good solely on the basis of the energy source used to power the consumer good; repealing provisions of law requiring the Department of the Environment to establish and maintain a certain low emissions vehicle program; repealing provisions of law requiring the Department to establish requirements for the sale of new zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; and applying the Act retroactively.

Sponsor
Delegate Arikan
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-02 Status introduced
2026-07-12 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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