Maryland Data Privacy and Protection Act of 2026
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Maryland Data Privacy and Protection Act of 2026” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Limiting the personal information that may be collected, maintained, processed, and retained by units of State government under certain circumstances; requiring certain personal information to be deleted or de-identified under certain circumstances; requiring each unit to post a certain privacy notice on its Internet website and establishing certain requirements for privacy notices and privacy policies; requiring each unit of State government to designate a Privacy Officer; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 10, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 19, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 6, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 8, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 24, 2026
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections CommitteeInformation TechnologyDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 435 (as of Aug 30, 2026).