Telecommunications Infrastructure - Protections

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill obligates Maryland junk dealers, scrap metal processors and antique dealers to report any telecommunications equipment they buy to the local sheriff or designated law‑enforcement officer, providing the purchase date, seller information and vehicle license tag, and to pay by mailed check. It also prohibits selling or disposing of that equipment for 30 days and makes willful damage to telecom infrastructure a felony. Violations can result in loss of a junk license, fines up to $2,000 for dealers, and up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine for sabotage.

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Hearings

• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Mar 4, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 546
2. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 10, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 7, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 7, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Apr 6, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
9. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
10. Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
12. Mar 19, 2026Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Grammer) Adopted

The 12 most recent of 20 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Pruski · sponsor

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