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SB 771

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 1, 2026.

Human Services - Energy Assistance Programs - Administration and Funding.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-771
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Education, Energy, and the Environment
Senate introduced 2026-05-01
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
Senator Ferguson
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-06 Status introduced
2026-05-01 Latest Action In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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