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This bill requires state government agencies to set specific participation goals for minority business enterprises (MBEs), which are businesses owned and controlled by individuals from minority groups, when contracting for electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and its installation. It also mandates that any recipient of $100,000 or more in state funding for purchasing or installing EV charging equipment must adhere to the state's MBE program, which aims to ensure that minority-owned businesses have a fair opportunity to participate in state contracts. The bill incorporates existing findings and evidence supporting the MBE program and directs the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs to develop a clear plan for setting reasonable MBE participation goals and procedures for EV charging equipment funded by the state, with recipients needing to report on their compliance within 12 months of receiving funding.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1416?ys=2026RS