MarylandHB 06182026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Commercial Law - Self-Service Storage Facilities - Alterations

Sponsored By: Steve Johnson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Commercial Law - GenerallyCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Contracts -see also- ProcurementElectronic CommunicationElectronic DocumentsInternet -see also- Internet AccessLeases and RentNoticesPersonal PropertyStorageTermination of ServicesTime

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.

Cars and boats towed after 60 days

Beginning July 1, 2026, if you store a car or boat and are in default for more than 60 days, the operator can tow or remove it. You may face towing, storage, and recovery costs.

Operators can sell stored items

Beginning July 1, 2026, storage operators have a legal lien on everything in a rented unit for unpaid rent and charges. They can sell your stored items to cover what you owe, following the law’s notice and ad rules. Sale ads can run in a local newspaper, by email, or on a website.

Storage renters get firm notice rules

Beginning July 1, 2026, storage operators must follow firm notice steps. After a nonrenewal notice, you get at least 30 days, and at least until the lease ends, to remove your things. You cannot keep using the unit after the lease term once a written nonrenewal is delivered. Before disposal, the operator must give at least 10 days’ notice. If email notices get no reply or delivery confirmation within 5 days, a second notice must be sent by verified mail.

Clear warnings in storage contracts

Beginning July 1, 2026, storage contracts must include bold, clear warnings. They must say the operator has a lien, your items can be sold if you default, vehicles can be towed after 60 days, how sales are advertised, and how nonrenewal notices work.

No living in storage units

Beginning July 1, 2026, you cannot live in a storage unit. Operators also may not allow any rented space to be used as a home.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Steve Johnson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 176 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 216
4/28/2026
Returned Passed
4/13/2026House
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
4/13/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed
4/9/2026Senate
Favorable Adopted
4/9/2026Senate
Favorable Report by Finance
4/9/2026Senate
Referred Finance
3/19/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
3/18/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/17/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {613121/1 Adopted
3/17/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
3/16/2026House
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
2/3/2026House
First Reading Economic Matters
1/30/2026House

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/17/2026
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First Reading
1/30/2026
PDF

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