Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 974: Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply (Freedom From Monopolies Act)

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: Hearing 3/06 at 1:30 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 974 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply (Freedom From Monopolies Act). Primary sponsor: Brian Chisholm (Republican), Chris Adams (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Mark Fisher (Republican), Robin Grammer (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Mangione, Susan McComas (Republican), Ric Metzgar (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), Ryan Nawrocki (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), April Rose (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Hearing 3/06 at 1:30 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brian Chisholm (Republican); Chris Adams (Republican); Steve Arentz (Republican); Lauren Arikan (Republican); and 22 more.