HB382Introduced in the House of Delegates
Commercial Law - Broadband Access - Low-Income Consumer Programs (Maryland Broadband Opportunity and Fairness Act)
Introduced by Kris Fair, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring, beginning November 15, 2027, and each November 15 thereafter, certain broadband providers to report certain information to the Office of Statewide Broadband annually; and requiring by December 1, 2027, and each December 1 thereafter, the Office to determine whether the certain programs reported are sufficient to meet the needs of low-income consumers in the State and make any recommendations related to low-income consumer programs in the State.
Where it stands
Referred Finance
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 20, 2026
95
Yes
34
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments {323527/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (95-34)
Referred Finance
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