Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 11 R cosponsors

HB0726 — Maryland Transportation Authority - Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge - Naming

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  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 February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Requiring that, on completion of a new bridge to replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Maryland Transportation Authority shall name the new bridge the Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0726 do?
Requiring that, on completion of a new bridge to replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Maryland Transportation Authority shall name the new bridge the Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge.
Who sponsors HB0726?
HB0726 is sponsored by Delegate Grammer, Long, R., Delegate Steven J. Arentz (Republican), Delegate Terry L. Baker (Republican), Delegate Brian Chisholm (Republican), Delegate Barrie S. Ciliberti (Republican), Delegate Mike Griffith (Republican), Delegate Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican), Delegate Thomas S. Hutchinson (Republican), Delegate Nicholaus R. Kipke (Republican), Delegate April Miller (Republican), Morgan, T., Delegate Chris Tomlinson (Republican), and Delegate William Valentine (Republican).
What is the current status of HB0726?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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