End of Session Update + Victories
Congratulations! The Maryland General Assembly session ended on Monday, April 13, and we achieved several important victories with our allies!
Community Trust Act Passes!
We are excited that the Community Trust Act (SB791) passed the Maryland House and Senate!
This important law will stop local and state police in Maryland from collaborating with ICE.
Utility RELIEF Act Update
The Utility Relief Act (HB1532) passed this legislative session with the goal of reducing Maryland residents’ energy bills by $150 per year. We support some of the provisions in the final bill which aim to make energy cleaner and more affordable.
Victory for Immigrants’ Rights and Data Privacy
In the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, we helped pass the Data Privacy Act (HB711) in coalition with CASA and other partner organizations!
$73 Million for Clean, Affordable Energy
Congratulations! This week, Maryland passed a state budget that includes $73 million for clean, energy efficient heat pumps to help families save on utility bills, improve air quality in their homes, and reduce pollution!
Leaders Act Against Proposed Utility Rate Increase
Eleven leaders from the Maryland Just Power Alliance testified against a proposed Washington Gas rate increase at the Public Service Commission hearing this week.
Mid-Session Update
Congratulations on all the work we’ve accomplished so far in this year’s Maryland General Assembly session!
Rally in Annapolis for Healthy Homes + Climate Equity
On Thursday, February 26th, over 40 leaders from the Maryland Just Power Alliance rallied in Annapolis to ask state legislators to protect the Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF) and use it for its intended purpose: investing in clean energy upgrades for long-term energy savings and healthier communities.
Advocating for Immigrant Protections in Annapolis
On February 24, ten leaders from the Maryland Just Power Alliance met with our State Senators and Delegates and attended a hearing to support the Data Privacy Act (SB0504).
Victory for Immigrant Protections: End of 287(g) Agreements
We were excited to celebrate the passage of emergency legislation on Tuesday, February 17th ending 287(g) agreements! These harmful agreements send local police to do the work of ICE.
Supporting Starter & Silver Homes in Maryland
We support the Maryland Starter & Silver Homes Act (SB36) to help build a mix of homes, of all sizes and prices in Maryland.
Housing Forum with Comptroller Lierman
On January 14, over 100 people packed the room for our “How Housing Policy Shapes Maryland’s Economy” event, featuring Comptroller Lierman and co-hosted by PATH (part of the Maryland Just Power Alliance), the Horizon Foundation, Bridges to Housing Stability, Columbia Housing Center, and the Howard County Housing Affordability Coalition.
RENEW Act Victory!
Congratulations! On December 16, the Maryland General Assembly overrode the Governor’s veto and passed the RENEW Act!
Listening Campaign Launch
On Thursday night, September 18, 250 of us from ACT, AIM, and PATH gathered to publicly launch our listening campaign!
MJPA Meets with Governor Moore on Housing
The Maryland Just Power Alliance was pleased to meet with Governor Moore on Wednesday, Sept 3 to support his “Housing Starts Here” executive order, and to plan future collaboration with his administration.
2025 End of Session Update
Congratulations and thank you for all your hard work this Maryland legislative session!
Annapolis Advocacy Day: Feb 17
On Monday, February 17 in the evening, 127 of us from the Maryland Just Power Alliance (ACT, AIM, and PATH) returned to Annapolis!
Annapolis Advocacy Day: Jan 30, 2025
On Thursday, January 30, 116 of us from the Maryland Just Power Alliance (ACT, AIM, and PATH) came to Annapolis to participate in our democracy!

