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MD HB718

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vaughn Stewart

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that State and higher education employee e-mail systems are intended to support State business and may not serve as a public forum
  • Requires information technology policies, plans, and standards to include provisions protecting employee e-mail services from spam e-mail, including automatic filtering systems
  • Defines "spam e-mail" as unsolicited, phishing, solicitation, and bulk e-mails unrelated to State business, but excludes communications from State vendors, partners, and exclusive representatives
  • Permits incidental personal use of e-mail by State employees if it has de minimis impact on resources and is consistent with professional business norms
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Information Technology – State and Higher Education E–Mail – Requirements

Governor

Last Action

Favorable Report by Appropriations

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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