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Telecommunications Infrastructure - Protections

State of Maryland

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 for violations of the Act.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 12, 2026
184 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 1100 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 546 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

APAndrew PruskiRepresentative · Democrat · HD-033Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 546House
Apr 10, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse
Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed (131-0)House
Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate
Apr 7, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Apr 7, 2026Favorable with Amendments {683722/1 AdoptedSenate
Apr 6, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate
Show 12 earlier actions
Mar 23, 2026Referred FinanceSenate
Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (130-0)House
Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 19, 2026Floor Amendment {563826/1 (Delegate Grammer) RejectedHouse
Mar 19, 2026Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Grammer) AdoptedHouse
Mar 19, 2026Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Grammer) AdoptedHouse
Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {403824/1 AdoptedHouse
Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic MattersHouse
Mar 3, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:30 p.m.House
Mar 3, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Feb 19, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.House
Feb 11, 2026First Reading Economic MattersHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · House · 130 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 10, 2026 · House · 131 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Business Regulation
  • Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
  • Cable Television
  • Commerce and Business
  • Crimes and Punishments
  • Disclosure
  • Equipment
  • Fines
  • Information Technology
  • Internet Access
  • Law Enforcement
  • Penalties and Sentences
  • Registration
  • Sheriffs
  • Telecommunications
  • Telephones
  • Wreckers and Scrap Processors

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