Maryland HB304 amends the Public Information Act to clarify rules on providing public records in electronic formats.
Maryland HB304 modifies the Public Information Act by specifying conditions under which the State Department of Assessments and Taxation can deny providing public records in a searchable and analyzable electronic format. It allows the removal of metadata from electronic documents and sets rules on when a custodian can deny providing records in electronic formats. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.
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