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HB 974·MD·house

Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply (Freedom From Monopolies Act)

In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Chisholm
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In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:30 p.m.

Mar 6, 2026

Summary

The Freedom From Monopolies Act eliminates the Public Service Commission’s authority to license energy salespersons and adjusts the assessment percentage that electricity and gas suppliers must pay. It also renames the Education and Protection Fund, revises its purpose and the related training program, and removes certain civil penalties and a commission division. The changes affect suppliers, salespersons, vendors, the commission, and residential utility customers.

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