SB 641 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic Preservation Services (The Honorable Barrie S. Ciliberti Historic Preservation Act of 2026)

SB 641 creates an exception to Maryland's standard state procurement rules for specific historic preservation, archaeology, and conservation projects. It allows the Department of General Services, Housing and Community Development, Planning, and Transportation to directly partner with nonprofit entities for these projects without following full competitive bidding. However, contracts under this exception must include three mandatory requirements: competitive subcontracting transparency, annual reporting on outcomes and spending, and efforts to involve local communities. The bill applies to projects related to historic preservation services and takes effect October 1, 2026.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Signed May 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

Third - State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic Preservation Services → Enrolled - State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic Preservation Services (The Honorable Barrie S. Ciliberti Historic Preservation Act of 2026) · 2 edits · May 12, 2026

MINOR

This bill was finalized as an enrolled act, adding the official title 'The Honorable Barrie S. Ciliberti Historic Preservation Act of 2026' and including standard signatures for the Governor and legislative leaders. The substantive legal text regarding procurement exceptions and contract requirements remained unchanged from the Senate version.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability are unchanged; it continues to apply to specific state departments contracting with nonprofits for historic preservation, archaeology, and conservation services.

TECHNICAL

Added the official enrolled title honoring Senator Barrie S. Ciliberti and standard signature lines for the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker.

Updated the bill header to reflect its status as an 'ENROLLED BILL' and removed the 'CHAPTER ______' placeholder, indicating the bill has passed both chambers and been signed into law.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 26, 2026

How they voted

43–0

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 49

Mar 24, 2026

D Democratic36

33 Yea 3

91% Yea

R Republican13

10 Yea 3

76% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 12, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 451

executive

Apr 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Enrolled

upper

Apr 10, 2026

Introduced

Senate Concurs House Amendments

upper

Apr 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Apr 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day (Delegate Clippinger) Adopted

lower

Apr 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Adopted

lower

Apr 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment Adopted

lower

Apr 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Apr 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

lower

Mar 26, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (131-0-11)

house of delegates

Mar 24, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (43-0-6)

senate

Mar 20, 2026

Committee

Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

upper

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

First Reading Budget and Taxation

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors