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State Government / Maryland / Legislation / HB 264

HB 264Session 2026HouseBecame law

Maryland Data Privacy and Protection Act of 2026

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Latest development · May 12, 2026

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 435

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Session
2026
Introduced
Oct 1, 2025
Latest passage
Apr 13, 2026
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Civil RightsTechnology & Communications

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsor

Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections Committee

Action timeline

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  1. May 12, 2026

    Approved by the Governor - Chapter 435

    Executive SignatureOffice of the Governor
  2. Apr 13, 2026

    Returned Passed

    House
  3. Apr 13, 2026

    Third Reading Passed

    PassageSenate
  4. Apr 9, 2026

    Second Reading Passed

    Senate
  5. Apr 9, 2026

    Favorable Adopted

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  6. Apr 9, 2026

    Favorable Report by Finance

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  7. Mar 25, 2026

    Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    Senate
  8. Mar 23, 2026

    Referred Finance

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  9. Mar 21, 2026

    Third Reading Passed

    PassageHouse
  10. Mar 20, 2026

    Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  11. Mar 20, 2026

    Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  12. Jan 28, 2026

    Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    House
  13. Jan 14, 2026

    First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  14. Oct 1, 2025

    Pre-filed

    IntroductionHouse

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Source data last updated May 19, 2026.