Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 459: Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)

Vetoed Last action August 3, 2026: Motion to Postpone Indefinitely (Senator King) Adopted

Plain-language summary

SB 459 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Jim Rosapepe (Democratic), Malcolm Augustine (Democratic), Guy Guzzone (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Nancy King (Democratic), Karen Young (Democratic), Cory McCray (Democratic), Craig Zucker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 3, 2026): Motion to Postpone Indefinitely (Senator King) Adopted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Rosapepe (Democratic); Malcolm Augustine (Democratic); Guy Guzzone (Democratic); Shelly Hettleman (Democratic); and 4 more.