SB571Introduced in the Senate
Commercial Law - Broadband Access - Low-Income Consumer Programs (Maryland Broadband Opportunity and Fairness Act)
Introduced by Arthur Ellis, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring certain broadband providers in the State to establish a program to provide certain broadband services to eligible low-income consumers on or before December 1, 2026; authorizing the Office of Statewide Broadband in the Department of Housing and Community Development to exempt certain providers from the requirement to establish a program; altering the duties of the Office; and establishing a Broadband Affordability Advisory Board.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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