HB43Introduced in the House of Delegates
Procurement - Advertising - Local News Organizations (Local Newspapers for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)
Introduced by Linda Foley, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring units of State government to ensure that at least 50% of the unit's total dollar value of procurement contracts for print and digital advertising is being made directly to local news organizations.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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What do people think?
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Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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