HB 81

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 the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

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 contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

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 expenditures for lobbying activities made by certain entities.

Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings

Civil rights: public records; regulation of disclosure of certain information; provide for

Public Information Act - Public Records - Nonprofit Organizations

Public employees and officers: ethics; public officer financial disclosure requirements; modify

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

State Procurement - Security Services - Contract Modification