Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 51: Business Regulation - Sale of Local News Organizations - Required Notice
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 51 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on September 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Business Regulation - Sale of Local News Organizations - Required Notice. Primary sponsor: Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2025): Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
“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 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Economic Matters
- Pre-filed