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MD HB221

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health and Government Operations

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Maryland Digital Service as a centralized unit within the Department of Information Technology, effective July 1, 2025
  • Requires the Secretary to appoint a Chief Digital Experience Officer to lead the Service
  • Directs the Service to assist state agencies in developing user-friendly, accessible, and multilingual digital platforms for all Maryland residents, including individuals with disabilities
  • Tasks the Service with consolidating and streamlining Maryland's websites and digital applications to reduce redundancy, complexity, and maintenance costs
  • Requires all state government units to collaborate with the Service to align digital initiatives with the Statewide Information Technology Master Plan

Legislative Description

Department of Information Technology - Maryland Digital Service - Establishment

Electronic Government

Last Action

Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

2/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/21/2025
Health and Government Operations1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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