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MD HB958

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Buckel

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Maryland Public Service Commission from adopting or enforcing any regulation or order that would prevent natural gas companies from offering discounts or payment plans for connecting or extending gas lines to customer properties.

  • Adds new Section 7–321 to the Public Utilities Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

  • Sponsored by 12 delegates and assigned to the Environment and Transportation Committee.

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026.

Legislative Description

Natural Gas – Connection and Line Extension – Discounts and Payment Plans

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Hearing 2/27 at 1:30 p.m.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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