SB0459

Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)

Requiring units of State government to ensure that at least 50% of the unit's total dollar value of procurement contracts for advertising is being made directly to Maryland news organizations; requiring units of State Government to prioritize the use of Maryland news organizations that have a primary mission of reporting on and serving underserved communities; and authorizing a unit of State government to consult with a third-party non-profit organization to prepare and maintain a list of eligible local news organizations.

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Basic Information

Status
Engrossed
Session
2026 Regular Session
Type
Unknown
Cross-filed
HB0043

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Upcoming Events

Hearing
April 07, 2026 at 13:00
📍 Budget and Taxation
Hearing - Budget and Taxation Committee
Hearing
February 18, 2026 at 13:00
📍 Budget and Taxation
Hearing - Budget and Taxation Committee

Sponsors

Augustine
Guzzone
Hettleman
Rosapepe
King
Lewis Young
McCray
Zucker