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Maryland General Assembly · HB0718 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 438 (Chapter 438)

Information Technology – State and Higher Education E–Mail – Requirements

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
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Officially: “Information Technology – State and Higher Education E–Mail – Requirements Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Establishing that certain provisions of law governing information technology plans apply to certain public institutions of higher education; establishing a policy of the State that State and higher education employee e-mail systems and resources are intended to support State business and may not serve as a public forum; requiring certain policies, plans, and standards to include provisions to implement systems that automatically filter spam e-mail from certain email accounts; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 1, 2026
Hearing · Mar 10, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 1, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate Stewart
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 438 (as of Aug 30, 2026).