Maryland HB509 prohibits gas and electric utility companies from making campaign contributions to federal candidates.

Maryland HB509 amends the Election Law to prohibit utility companies from making contributions to campaign finance entities supporting federal candidates. The bill defines a utility company as an electric or gas company. It prohibits these companies from directly or indirectly contributing to the campaign finance entity of a federal candidate or any other campaign finance entity organized in support of a federal candidate. The changes will take effect on June 1, 2026.

Maryland HB509 prohibits gas and electric utility companies from making campaign contributions to federal candidates.

Maryland HB509 amends the Election Law to prohibit utility companies from making contributions to campaign finance entities supporting federal candidates. The bill defines a utility company as an electric or gas company. It prohibits these companies from directly or indirectly contributing to the campaign finance entity of a federal candidate or any other campaign finance entity organized in support of a federal candidate. The changes will take effect on June 1, 2026.