Telecommunications Infrastructure - Protections
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Telecommunications Infrastructure - Protections” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Specifying that certain documentation may establish lawful authority to sell certain telecommunications equipment as junk or scrap metal; requiring certain junk dealers, scrap metal processors, and antique dealers to register and provide a description including certain information of purchased telecommunications equipment with a certain law enforcement official; prohibiting certain individuals from destroying telecommunications infrastructure in a certain manner; and providing certain penalties
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 10, 2026
Hearing · Mar 4, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 6, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 7, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
House Bills Amended in the Senate No. 16House · 2026-03-26 · Voting Yea 131, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 1, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.29Senate · 2026-03-20 · Voting Yea 42, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.84House · 2026-03-08 · Voting Yea 130, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 5, Excused from Voting 1, Excused (Absent) 5
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 546 (as of Sep 4, 2026).