Telecommunications Infrastructure - Protections
Sponsor: Andrew C. Pruski (District 33A)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 546 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Specifying that certain documentation may establish lawful authority to sell certain telecommunications equipment as junk or scrap metal; requiring certain junk dealers, scrap metal processors, and antique dealers to register and provide a description including certain information of purchased telecommunications equipment with a certain law enforcement official; prohibiting certain individuals from destroying telecommunications infrastructure in a certain manner; and providing certain penalties for violations of the Act.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McEvoy, Katielobbyist | AT&T | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Crandall, Jeremy | CTIA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Garagiola, Rob | Compass Advocacy | Oral |
| FAV | Wiggins, Grasonlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Austin, Alex | Prince Georges Chamber of Commerce | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plymouth, Paul | Verizon | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Pruski, Delegate Pruskilegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Pruski, Andrew | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Evans, Gerardlobbyist | Evans & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVWiggins, GrasonMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Maryland Chamber of Commerce; United Way of Central Maryland, Inc.; Madison Marquette Property Investments LLC; Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund; Family Tree, The; OVG Facilities…
UNFEvans, GerardEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Academy Bus; Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Atmosphere DC Dickerson Property Owners LLC; Beltway Fine Wine; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence…