Proposed Regulation Changes / Comments

At its January 15, 2026 meeting, the State Ethics Commission reviewed and approved proposed
amendments to the following Regulations:

19A.06.01.02 – Blind Trusts – Applicability and Definitions
19A.06.02. – Blind Trusts – Criteria for Certification
19A.06.03 – Blind Trusts – Procedural Requirements
19A.06.04 – Blind Trusts – Governor’s Requirements

These amendments were published in the March 20, 2026 issue of the Maryland Register for a
30-day comment period, which will conclude on April 20, 2026. The amendments will likely be
approved for final adoption by the State Ethics Commission at its June 4, 2026 meeting.