Maryland HB673 prohibits local and state governments from restricting consumer goods based on energy source.

Maryland HB673, known as the Energy Equality Act of 2026, prohibits local and state governments from restricting the sale, purchase, or use of consumer goods based on the energy source used to power them. This includes motor vehicles, appliances, and other tangible products. The bill repeals existing low emissions vehicle program regulations and related provisions, and it applies retroactively to restrictions adopted before the effective date of the Act.

Maryland HB673 prohibits local and state governments from restricting consumer goods based on energy source.

Maryland HB673, known as the Energy Equality Act of 2026, prohibits local and state governments from restricting the sale, purchase, or use of consumer goods based on the energy source used to power them. This includes motor vehicles, appliances, and other tangible products. The bill repeals existing low emissions vehicle program regulations and related provisions, and it applies retroactively to restrictions adopted before the effective date of the Act.