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MD HB576

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Griffith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Archives authorized to establish fees by regulation for care and preservation of records, copying records, certifying records, and searching vital records
  • Fees for plat reproduction to the public capped at $3 maximum
  • Fees may take the form of a percentage up to 2% of existing fees charged at record creation, or flat rate subscription charges for Archives publications
  • 7% of collected fees must be deposited in the Archives Endowment Account as an educational and entrepreneurial reserve
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State Archives - Record Services - Fees

Records

Last Action

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Labor, and Elections1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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