Maryland HB1079: Office of Regulatory Management and State Government Authorizations

What the bill says

A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Office of Regulatory Management and State Government Authorizations FOR the purpose of establishing the Office of Regulatory Management; providing for the Director, staffing, and duties of the Office; requiring certain units of State government to submit certain reports to certain persons at certain times regarding regulatory actions and permits, licenses, certifications, and registrations; requiring certain units to develop a strategy to simplify certain application processes…

From the introduced text, February 10, 2026:

A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Office of Regulatory Management and State Government Authorizations FOR the purpose of establishing the Office of Regulatory Management; providing for the Director, staffing, and duties of the Office; requiring certain units of State government to submit certain reports to certain persons at certain times regarding regulatory actions and permits, licenses, certifications, and registrations; requiring certain units to develop a strategy to simplify certain application processes; requiring certain units of State government, in consultation with the Department of Information Technology, to implement online processes for the submission and amendment of certain applications and fees; and generally relating to the Office of Regulatory Management and the simplification of processes of the State government. BY adding to Article - State Government Section 9-4201 through 9-4206 to be under the new subtitle "Subtitle 42. Office of Regulatory Management" Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 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 - State Government SUBTITLE 42. OFFICE OF REGULATORY MANAGEMENT. 9-4201. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb1079* HOUSE BILL 1079 (A) IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED. (B) "OFFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF …

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Sponsors

• Tom Hutchinson (R, HD-037) · primary sponsor
• Christopher Adams (R, HD-037B)
• Kevin Anderson (R, HD-038)
• Steven Arentz (R, HD-036)
• Terry Baker (R, 1C)
• Barry Beauchamp (R, 38B)
• Jason Buckel (R, HD-001B)
• 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. March 11, 2026: Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.
2. March 11, 2026: Hearing canceled
3. February 19, 2026: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
4. February 10, 2026: First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

Common questions

What is HB1079?

HB1079 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Office of Regulatory Management and State Government Authorizations.

What does HB1079 do?

In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Office of Regulatory Management and State Government Authorizations FOR the purpose of establishing the Office of Regulatory Management; providing for the Director, staffing, and duties of the Office; requiring certain units of State government to submit certain reports to certain persons at certain times regarding regulatory actions and permits, licenses, certifications, and registrations; requiring certain units to develop a strategy to simplify certain application processes…

What is the status of HB1079?

In committee as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m. (March 11, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1079?

Tom Hutchinson (R, HD-037), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1079?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1079?ys=2026RS