Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB1378 — Corporations and Associations - Limitations on Election and Ballot Issue Activities (Maryland Corporate Power Reset Act)

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill limits election activities by certain organizations in Maryland.

This bill prohibits some domestic and foreign entities from engaging in specific election and ballot issue activities. It also mandates state regulations to manage violations and related procedures.

Summary

Prohibiting certain domestic or foreign entities formed, organized, or authorized in the State from engaging in certain election activities or ballot issue activities; requiring the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to adopt regulations that provide for the determination of violations, procedures for forfeiture and reinstatement of charter privileges, disgorgement, due process, and coordination with the Office of the Attorney General; etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (185)

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taxation elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1378 do?
Prohibiting certain domestic or foreign entities formed, organized, or authorized in the State from engaging in certain election activities or ballot issue activities; requiring the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to adopt regulations that provide for the determination of violations, procedures for forfeiture and reinstatement of charter privileges, disgorgement, due process, and coordination with the Office of the Attorney General; etc.
Who sponsors HB1378?
HB1378 is sponsored by Delegate Jen Terrasa (Democrat), Delegate Mary A. Lehman (Democrat), and Delegate Sheila Ruth (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1378?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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