Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1173: State Procurement - Contractors and Vendors - Restrictions on Use of State Funds and Resources
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1173 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Procurement - Contractors and Vendors - Restrictions on Use of State Funds and Resources. Primary sponsor: Ken Kerr (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Kerr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Matthew Schindler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2B |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections