Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 540: Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Utility Rate Changes (Public Service Company Transparency Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 540 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Utility Rate Changes (Public Service Company Transparency Act). Primary sponsor: Mary Lehman (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Lorig Charkoudian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Natalie Ziegler | 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 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation