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HB 973

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 15, 2026.

Open Meetings Act - Enhanced Requirements for Educational Entities and Retention Requirements.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-973
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Ways and Means
House of Delegates introduced 2026-06-15
Education Government Operations
Summary

Making certain enhanced Open Meetings Act requirements applicable to the Maryland State Department of Education, Accountability and Implementation Board, and county boards of education; and requiring certain entities subject to enhanced Open Meetings Act requirements to retain certain meeting minutes and recordings for 15 years after the date of the session.

Sponsor
Delegate Miller
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-06 Status introduced
2026-06-15 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
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