MD HB521 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1535
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 16)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-01-28 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-01-28 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Repealing on electric and gas bills a certain surcharge used to encourage and promote the efficient use and conservation of energy in support of certain greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and targets.
Title
Electric Companies and Gas Companies - Customer Bill Surcharge - Repeal
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | House | Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-27 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
Same As/Similar To
HB1535 (Carry Over) 2025-02-27 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Subjects
Consumer Protection
Emergency Bills
Energy Matters
Environmental Matters
Fees
Health
Safety
Utilities
Utility Regulation
Emergency Bills
Energy Matters
Environmental Matters
Fees
Health
Safety
Utilities
Utility Regulation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | 7 | 222 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 9 | 20B-05 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0521?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0521f.pdf |
