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Maryland Digital Service bill seeks codification to standardize state digital work
Summary
House Bill 221 would codify the Maryland Digital Service within the Department of Information Technology to centralize user‑centered design, accessibility, and digital infrastructure work; lawmakers heard testimony that the office is already operating and the bill carries no new fiscal impact.
House Bill 221 would establish the Maryland Digital Service (MDS) inside the Department of Information Technology and designate leadership to coordinate user‑centered design, accessibility, and consolidation of web properties across state government.
Why it matters: Supporters argued the change will standardize digital standards, improve accessibility, and reduce duplication…
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