Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 540: Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Utility Rate Changes (Public Service Company Transparency Act)

In committee Last action January 28, 2026: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 540 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Utility Rate Changes (Public Service Company Transparency Act). Primary sponsor: Mary Lehman (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mary Lehman (Democratic); Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic); Elizabeth Embry (Democratic); Diana Fennell (Democratic); and 8 more.