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Yes: 128 • No: 48
MarylandHB 03432026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Housing Development Projects - Housing Counseling Services
Sponsored By: Samuel I. Rosenberg (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Housing and Community DevelopmentAppropriationsAwareness and OutreachCommunity DevelopmentConstructionCounselors and TherapistsFederal GovernmentGovernorHousing and Community Development, Department ofHousing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
HUD counseling for buyers of state-funded homes
Beginning July 1, 2026, projects that use the Strategic Demolition Fund or the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative for single‑family homes must give prospective buyers information about HUD housing counseling before a purchase contract is signed. Any counseling tied to this requirement is delivered by HUD‑certified counselors who work for a HUD‑approved agency. Starting in fiscal year 2028, the Governor sets aside $200,000 each year for community groups to partner with approved counseling agencies. The law also mentions $90,000 in one place.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/3/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 32 • No: 12 • Other: 3
House vote • 3/12/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 96 • No: 36 • Other: 9
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 64
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/3/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (32-12)
4/3/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/2/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/2/2026SenateFavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
4/2/2026SenateHearing 3/31 at 1:30 p.m.
3/25/2026SenateReferred Budget and Taxation
3/13/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (96-36)
3/12/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/11/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {313023/1 Adopted
3/11/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
3/10/2026HouseHearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
1/28/2026HouseFirst Reading Economic Matters
1/19/2026House
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
3/11/2026
First Reading
1/19/2026
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