Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 616: Business Regulation - Data Broker Registry
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 616 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Business Regulation - Data Broker Registry. Primary sponsor: Katie Hester (Democratic), Dawn Gile (Democratic), Bill Ferguson (Democratic), Sara Love (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Clarence Lam (Democratic), Nancy King (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dawn Gile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Bill Ferguson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Clarence Lam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Nancy King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Finance