Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1624 — Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records

Last action — First Reading (House of Origin)

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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 February 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Requiring a custodian to allow an inspector general whose office is created by State law or local law to inspect a public record under certain circumstances; and providing that redisclosure of certain information is subject to certain restrictions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Delegate Grammer · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Delegate Grammer

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights elections environment health-insurance technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1624 do?
Requiring a custodian to allow an inspector general whose office is created by State law or local law to inspect a public record under certain circumstances; and providing that redisclosure of certain information is subject to certain restrictions.
Who sponsors HB1624?
HB1624 is sponsored by Delegate Grammer.
What is the current status of HB1624?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB1624?
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