SB556Introduced in the Senate
Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies, and Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Limited-Income Mechanisms
Introduced by Jason Gallion, District 35
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the Public Service Commission to require a water company, sewage disposal company, or water and sewage disposal company to adopt a certain limited-income mechanism subject to the approval of the Commission; and requiring the Commission to study the feasibility of requiring certain companies to adopt a limited-income mechanism to benefit limited-income customers and report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
125
Yes
9
No
7
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 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {163524/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (40-0)
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
Rereferred to Environment and Transportation
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (125-9)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 163524/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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