Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 11 R cosponsors

HB0958 — Natural Gas – Connection and Line Extension – Discounts and Payment Plans

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 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Prohibiting the Public Service Commission from adopting or enforcing a regulation or order that prohibits a public service company from offering a discount or payment plan for the connection or extension of a natural gas line to a customer's property.

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 · 11 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0958 do?
Prohibiting the Public Service Commission from adopting or enforcing a regulation or order that prohibits a public service company from offering a discount or payment plan for the connection or extension of a natural gas line to a customer's property.
Who sponsors HB0958?
HB0958 is sponsored by Delegate Hinebaugh, Delegate Jason C. Buckel (Republican), Delegate Christopher T. Adams (Republican), Delegate Steven J. Arentz (Republican), Delegate Brian Chisholm (Republican), Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist (Republican), Delegate Mike Griffith (Republican), Delegate Wayne A. Hartman (Republican), Delegate Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican), Delegate April Miller (Republican), Delegate April Rose (Republican), and Delegate William Valentine (Republican).
What is the current status of HB0958?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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