Telecommunications Infrastructure - Protections
Sponsor: Carl Jackson (District 8)Committee: FinanceSubject: Business RegulationStatus: Rereferred to Economic Matters (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; and prohibiting a person from recklessly or willfully and maliciously defacing, damaging, or destroying telecommunications infrastructure.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McEvoy, Katielobbyist | AT&T | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Crandall, Jeremy | CTIA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Garagiola, Rob | Compass Advocacy | Oral |
| FAV | Wiggins, Grasonlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Austin, Alex | Prince Georges Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Jackson, C., Senator Jackson, C.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Evans, Gerardlobbyist | Evans & Associates, LLC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
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…