HB 673 — Maryland

Consumer Goods - Restrictions Based on Energy Source - Prohibition (Energy Equality Act of 2026)

Prohibiting a local government or unit of State government from restricting the sale, purchase, or use of a certain consumer good solely on the basis of the energy source used to power the consumer good; repealing provisions of law requiring the Department of the Environment to establish and maintain a certain low emissions vehicle program; repealing provisions of law requiring the Department to establish requirements for the sale of new zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; and applying the Act retroactively.

Latest action: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 4, 2026

In committeeAdministrative AgenciesCommerce and BusinessCommercial Law - GenerallyCommittees and CommissionsEnergy MattersEnergy Technology and InfrastructureEnergy and ClimateEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental MattersEquipmentGoods and ServicesMotor VehiclesPlans and ProposalsReportsVehicle Laws - Licensing and Regulation

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: Environment and Transportation (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Environment and Transportation
Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 4, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Lauren Arikan, Chris Adams, Tiffany Alston, Kevin Anderson, Terry Baker, Barry Beauchamp, Brian Chisholm, Frank Conaway, Mark Fisher, Robin Grammer, Nic Kipke, April Miller, Matt Morgan, Ryan Nawrocki, Teresa Reilly, Sheree Sample-Hughes, Kathy Szeliga, William Valentine, William Wivell

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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