Public Information Act - Data Manipulation

Summary

The measure amends the Public Information Act so that when a custodian supplies a searchable, analyzable electronic file— even after removing metadata or performing data compilation, extraction, querying, or statistical aggregation—it is not considered a new public record. It applies to all Maryland public‑record custodians, with a specific exemption for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation when a contractor provides the copy, and it ensures no requirement to recreate records in electronic form.

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Hearings

• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Jan 27, 2026

History

1. Jan 21, 2026Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
2. Jan 15, 2026First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

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• Grammer · sponsor

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