Docket Room
HB 954·MD·house

State Finance and Procurement - Retention Proceeds

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Adams
Latest Action

In the Senate - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

Mar 24, 2026

Summary

The bill forces any undisputed retention money held by a state agency or contractor on a construction contract to be released within 90 days after the project is substantially finished. It also caps retainage at 5% when contractors provide full payment and performance securities and sets rules for escrow and interest on retained funds.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when HB 954 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice