Maryland Public Ethics Law - Virtual Currency and Domestic Partners
Sponsor: Kevin M. Harris (District 27)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: EthicsStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the contents of a certain financial disclosure statement to include a schedule of certain interests in a virtual currency held by certain officials and candidates for office; and adding domestic partners and registered domestic partners to provisions of law regarding spouses under the Maryland Public Ethics Law.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Price, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Kevin M. | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Harris, Senator Harrislegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Allgair, Jennifer | Maryland State Ethics Commission | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
BCRWFAV 1
Concerned CitizenFAV 1