Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB0268 — Information Technology - Establishment of the Office of Enterprise Data and State Chief Data Officer and Collaboration With Agency Data Officers

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Establishing the position and responsibilities of the State Chief Data Officer; establishing the Office of Enterprise Data in the Department of Information Technology and the responsibilities of the Office; and requiring certain units of State government and authorizing certain units of State government to appoint an Agency Data Officer and establishing the responsibilities of Agency Data Officers.

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections Committee · Primary
  • Information Technology · Cosponsor
  • Departmental · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections Committee

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Information Technology
  • Departmental

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0268 do?
Establishing the position and responsibilities of the State Chief Data Officer; establishing the Office of Enterprise Data in the Department of Information Technology and the responsibilities of the Office; and requiring certain units of State government and authorizing certain units of State government to appoint an Agency Data Officer and establishing the responsibilities of Agency Data Officers.
Who sponsors HB0268?
HB0268 is sponsored by Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections Committee, Information Technology, and Departmental.
What is the current status of HB0268?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB0268?
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