Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 9 R cosponsors

SB0991 — Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records

Last action — First Reading (House of Origin)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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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

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (177)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0991 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 SB0991?
SB0991 is sponsored by Senator Jackson, Senator Hershey, Senator J.B. Jennings (Republican), Senator William G. Folden (Republican), Senator Jack Bailey (Republican), Senator Jason C. Gallion (Republican), Senator Paul D. Corderman (Republican), Senator Justin Ready (Republican), Senator Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Senator Johnny Ray Salling (Republican), and Senator Chris West (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0991?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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