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MD HB711: Data Privacy - Consumer Data, Public Records, and Message Switching System (Data Privacy Act)

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Last verified Oct 4, 2026 · official bill text

HB711 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

HB711 prohibits the sale of consumer data to governmental units engaged in civil immigration enforcement unless required by law.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate a message switching system, you must implement access controls by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.

What this means

The Data Privacy Act (HB711) in Maryland restricts data controllers from selling personal data to governmental units engaged in civil immigration enforcement unless legally mandated.

Key provisions

  1. Prohibits controllers from knowingly selling consumer data to governmental units engaged in or supporting civil immigration enforcement unless required by law (Article - Commercial Law, -4701).

Latest legislative action

May 31, 2026. Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 874

Full analysis

HB711, known as the Data Privacy Act, aims to enhance consumer data protection in Maryland. The bill prohibits data controllers from knowingly selling personal data to governmental units engaged in or supporting civil immigration enforcement unless required by law. Entities operating message switching systems are not specified to implement access controls and audit logs in the bill.

Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

TechnologyGovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationConsumer Protection

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