Maryland HB967: Electric Companies – Environmental Surcharges or Fees – Prohibition on Collection

What the bill says

A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Electric Companies - Environmental Surcharges or Fees - Prohibition on Collection FOR the purpose of prohibiting an electric company from collecting certain environmental surcharges or fees under certain circumstances; requiring the Public Service Commission to make a certain calculation each year related to the change in residential electric bills; and generally relating to the collection of environmental surcharges or fees by electric companies…

From the introduced text, February 6, 2026:

A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Electric Companies - Environmental Surcharges or Fees - Prohibition on Collection FOR the purpose of prohibiting an electric company from collecting certain environmental surcharges or fees under certain circumstances; requiring the Public Service Commission to make a certain calculation each year related to the change in residential electric bills; and generally relating to the collection of environmental surcharges or fees by electric companies. BY adding to Article - Public Utilities Section 7-109 Annotated Code of Maryland (2025 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Public Utilities 7-109. (A) (1) IN THIS SECTION THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb0967* HOUSE BILL (2) "CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ALL URBAN CONSUMERS" MEANS THE INDEX PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OR A SUCCESSOR INDEX THAT IS THE U.S. CITY AVERAGE OF ALL ITEMS IN A BASKET OF CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES. (3) (I) "ENVIRONMENTAL SURCHARGE OR FEE" MEANS A CHARGE AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED UNDER STATE LAW, REGULATION, OR COMMISSION ORDER THAT IS COLLECTED BY AN ELECTRIC COMPANY FROM ITS …

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Sponsors

• Jason Buckel (R, HD-001B) · primary sponsor
• Jesse Pippy (R, HD-004)
• Christopher Adams (R, HD-037B)
• Kevin Anderson (R, HD-038)
• Steven Arentz (R, HD-036)
• Terry Baker (R, 1C)
• Barry Beauchamp (R, 38B)
• Brian Chisholm (R, 31)
• Barrie Ciliberti (R, HD-004)
• Jeff Ghrist (R, HD-036)
• Michael Griffith (R, HD-035B)
• Wayne Hartman (R, HD-038C)

Latest actions

1. February 26, 2026: Hearing 2/27 at 1:30 p.m.
2. February 26, 2026: Hearing canceled
3. February 10, 2026: Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
4. February 6, 2026: First Reading Environment and Transportation

Common questions

What is HB967?

HB967 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Electric Companies – Environmental Surcharges or Fees – Prohibition on Collection.

What does HB967 do?

In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Electric Companies - Environmental Surcharges or Fees - Prohibition on Collection FOR the purpose of prohibiting an electric company from collecting certain environmental surcharges or fees under certain circumstances; requiring the Public Service Commission to make a certain calculation each year related to the change in residential electric bills; and generally relating to the collection of environmental surcharges or fees by electric companies…

What is the status of HB967?

In committee as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 2/27 at 1:30 p.m. (February 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB967?

Jason Buckel (R, HD-001B), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB967?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0967?ys=2026RS