STATE BILLMD SB 757PASSED

Economic Development - Local Sourcing Database

Requiring the Department of Commerce to develop and maintain a searchable online database, to be known as the Maryland Local Sourcing Portal, to connect businesses in the State with local sources for supplies and inventory; and requiring the Department to report on or before December 31 each year on the use and effectiveness of the portal.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 12, 2026; 184 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD SB 757 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

JRJim RosapepeSenator · Democrat · SD-021Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423Senate

Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedSenate

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (96-38)House

Apr 11, 2026Second Reading PassedHouse

Apr 11, 2026Favorable AdoptedHouse

Apr 11, 2026Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse

Mar 23, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.House

Mar 21, 2026Referred Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse

Show 8 earlier actions

Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (30-11)Senate

Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {393025/1 AdoptedSenate

Mar 18, 2026Motion Laid Over (Senator Jennings) AdoptedSenate

Mar 18, 2026Favorable with Amendments {393025/1Senate

Mar 18, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate

Feb 12, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Feb 6, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · Senate · 30 yea · 11 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 96 yea · 38 nayPassed

Subjects

Economic Development
Assessments and Taxation, Department of
Commerce and Business
Commerce, Department of
Comptroller
Consumer Protection
Cybersecurity
Data
Disclosure
Federal Government
Goods and Services
Information Technology
Information Technology, Department of
internet
Privacy
Records
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
Standards and Best Practices
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