HB 1449 — Maryland

Maryland Office of the Inspector General - Establishment

Establishing the Maryland Office of the Inspector General; establishing the Maryland Office of the Inspector General Advisory Board to appoint and provide oversight for the Inspector General of the State; providing for the qualifications, salary, and term of office of the Inspector General; providing for the employment of certain staff by the Inspector General; establishing provisions related to the powers and duties of the Inspector General, the Chief Deputy Inspector General, and the Office; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 19, 2026

In committeeAdministrative AgenciesApplicants and ApplicationsAppropriationsAuditors and AuditsCommittees and CommissionsComplaintsComptrollerCourt OrdersCrimes and PunishmentsDisclosureEthicsEvaluations and ReviewsFraudGeneral AssemblyGovernorHearingsInspectionsInternetInvestigations and InquiriesJob TrainingMeetingsNoticesPrivacyPublic InformationPublic OfficialsRecordsReportsRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsSafetySalaries and CompensationStandards and Best PracticesState EmployeesState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsSubpoenasWitnessesWork, Labor, and Employment

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Government, Labor, and Elections (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 19, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Ryan Nawrocki, Lauren Arikan, Brian Chisholm, Mark Fisher, Robin Grammer, Matt Morgan, Kathy Szeliga

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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