HB 228

Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.

Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

Relating to the making and acceptance of political contributions during a special legislative session.

Relating to a prohibition on the acceptance of a political contribution by members of the legislature and certain political committees during a period when a house of the legislature does not have a quorum present.

Relating to the prohibition of lobbyist representation of both political subdivisions and private entities.

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

Public Information Act - Public Records - Nonprofit Organizations

Procurement - Advertising - Local News Organizations (Local Newspapers for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)

State Procurement - Security Services - Contract Modification

Education - Agreements, Procurement Contracts, and Memoranda of Understanding - Reporting and Publication

Maryland Public Ethics Law - Officials of the Legislative Branch - Gifts of Food and Beverages

Open Meetings Act - County Boards of Education - Enhanced Requirements (Local Boards of Education Transparency Act)