State Procurement - Competitive Proof of Concept Procurement

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 adds a formal competitive process that lets state units test new goods, services, or technology before full deployment. Agencies must get sign‑off from the Chief Procurement Officer (and for IT projects, the Secretary of Information Technology) and post solicitations on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. It also sets reporting, award‑notice, and minority/veteran business participation requirements.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Mar 24, 2026
• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Feb 10, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 265
2. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 10, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 6, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
8. Apr 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
9. Mar 23, 2026Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Feb 27, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
11. Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed
12. Feb 24, 2026Second Reading Passed

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections Committee · sponsor

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