MD HB66 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-19 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-19 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Governor to withdraw the State from participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Title
Environment - Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal (Restoring Energy Freedom Act)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | House | Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB373 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-09 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Air Pollution
Appropriations
Clean Energy Credits
Conservation
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Environment
Environmental Incentives
Environmental Matters
Forests and Parks
Governor
Interstate Affairs
Legislative Services, Department of
Natural Resources
Renewable Energy Sources
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
Appropriations
Clean Energy Credits
Conservation
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Environment
Environmental Incentives
Environmental Matters
Forests and Parks
Governor
Interstate Affairs
Legislative Services, Department of
Natural Resources
Renewable Energy Sources
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development | 10 | 802 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Environment | 2 | 1002 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Environment | 2 | 1205 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Natural Resources | 5 | 307 | (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/HB0066?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0066f.pdf |
