HB 728 — Maryland

State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic Preservation Services

Establishing certain exceptions to State procurement requirements for certain contracts with nonprofit entities related to historic preservation, archaeology, and conservation service opportunities; and requiring certain contracts to include certain clauses.

Latest action: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 6, 2026

In committeeAwareness and OutreachContractsGeneral Services, Department ofHistorical MattersHousing and Community Development, Department ofNonprofit OrganizationsPlanning, Department ofProcurementReportsStandards and Best PracticesState ProcurementTransportation

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 Apr 28, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Dylan Behler, Matthew Schindler, Courtney Watson, Natalie Ziegler

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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