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MD HB508

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ken Kerr

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands procurement preferences for Blind Industries and Services of Maryland to include janitorial products that are packaged or repackaged by the organization, in addition to products that are made, manufactured, remanufactured, or assembled
  • Requires State entities and State-aided or controlled entities to include in maintenance contracts with housekeeping or janitorial components a requirement that prime contractors procure qualifying janitorial products from Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
  • Procurement requirement applies only to the extent practicable and when specified products are available from Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
  • Amends Section 14-103(c) of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

State Procurement Preferences - Blind Industries and Services of Maryland - Packaging and Repackaging

Contractors

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 725

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Taxation3/7/2025
Health and Government Operations1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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