Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 991: Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 991 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records. Primary sponsor: J.B. Jennings (Republican), Carl Jackson (Democratic), Bill Folden (Republican), Jack Bailey (Republican), Steve Hershey (Republican), Jason Gallion (Republican), Paul Corderman (Republican), Justin Ready (Republican), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Johnny Salling (Republican), Chris West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): First Reading Senate Rules.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Carl Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bill Folden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Jack Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Steve Hershey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Jason Gallion | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Paul Corderman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First Reading Senate Rules