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Maryland General Assembly · HB1578 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 82 (Chapter 82)

State Procurement - Procurement Preferences - Reauthorization and Revisions

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Officially: “State Procurement - Procurement Preferences - Reauthorization and Revisions Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Altering the termination date for certain provisions of law governing the Minority Business Enterprise Program and its application to cannabis licensing, public-private partnerships, offshore wind projects, video lottery terminals, and sports wagering licensees; altering the date by which certain reports, studies, and guidelines must be submitted; etc.
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Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 12, 2026
Hearing · Mar 3, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 8, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections CommitteeMaryland Department of Social and Economic MobilityDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 82 (as of Aug 30, 2026).