Maryland General Assembly 2026

The EmPOWER program faced the brunt of the blow as lawmakers scoured for ways to save ratepayers’ money this year, but advocates argue the cuts may ultimately cause electricity prices to surge.

The Vax Act decouples Maryland from federal vaccine recommendations after some recent controversial changes, and the state will now require short-term rentals to add fire safety equipment

Lawmakers have left Annapolis for the year, and Gov. Wes Moore says his administration helped deliver on affordability promises. But early redistricting continues to linger and closing an even bigger projected state budget deficit is likely in the governor’s future.

Lawmakers adjourned with the intent to return to Annapolis next January barring any special circumstances. Which bills are headed to the governor’s desk?

The issue is should there be seven or nine elected seats.

Baltimore County Republican is retiring after 12 years in the legislature.

A bill that would prohibit local law enforcement from communicating with ICE unless a detainee is a convicted felon is making a comeback with just three days left in the legislative session.

The Federal Obligations Enforcement Act would allow Maryland to place a lien on federal properties and withhold payments to the federal government until delinquent state funds are paid out.

The governor signed off on a balanced budget Wednesday morning, but questions around how state officials plan to balance an impending $3 billion deficit are underway.

The bill would make Maryland the only state other than California to ban the sale of semiautomatic handguns that can be converted into machine guns with an illegal aftermarket device.