ANNAPOLIS (WUSA9) -- Smart Meter opponents in Maryland took their fight to the state capital on Thursday. March 14, 2013 by Kristen Fisher They're asking lawmakers in Annapolis to pass a bill that would prevent power companies from installing these new meters at their homes. Nearly 30 people testified before the Economic Matters Committee in support of the Smart Meter Opt Out Bill, which is sponsored by republican Delegate Glen Glass. "This bill is about freedom of choice," said Glass. "Citizens of Maryland should not have to pay to receive something that they don't want." Smart meter opponents have two key areas of concern: public health and privacy. They're worried that the wireless radiation that these meters emit is bad for their health. They're also worried that these real-time,wireless readings of their electricity usage could be shared with the wrong people. If approved, House Bill 1039 would do two things: are your latest development here.