Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1037: Public Service Commission - Broadband and Voice Over Internet Protocol Service - Study
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1037 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Service Commission - Broadband and Voice Over Internet Protocol Service - Study. Primary sponsor: Linda Foley (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Martinez, Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Motion Special Order until 4/10 (Senator Salling) Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Ken Kerr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Vaughn Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Joe Vogel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion Special Order until 4/10 (Senator Salling) Adopted
- Favorable
- Favorable Report by Finance
- Referred Finance
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
- Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation