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HB 728·MD·house

State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic Preservation Services

In CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Behler
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In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 24, 2026

Summary

The bill lets several Maryland agencies bypass normal procurement rules when partnering with nonprofit groups for historic preservation, archaeology, or conservation projects. It also mandates that these contracts require competitive subcontracting, annual outcome reports, and community‑engagement provisions. The changes aim to streamline preservation work while ensuring transparency and public benefit.

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