All Roll Calls
Yes: 199 • No: 19
MarylandSB 02662026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Trees
Sponsored By: Benjamin Brooks (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Local Government - GenerallyAgricultureAgriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc.Civil OffensesClassifications and DesignationsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Environmental HealthEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Insects -see also- Bees; Pest ControlInvasive Species -see also- Animals; Insects; PlantsLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltPest ControlReal PropertyStandards and Best PracticesTrees
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Local bans, upkeep, and fines for invasive trees
Beginning October 1, 2026, every Maryland county and city can set rules for invasive bamboo, tree of heaven, and trees on the state prohibited list. Local governments can ban selling or planting these species. They can require owners to contain or remove them on private property, including using barriers or trenches. They can order cleanup of damage and set civil fines. Each county or city decides the exact rules and penalties.
Bounties or replacements for removing invasive trees
Beginning October 1, 2026, your county or city can offer a bounty or a native tree replacement if you remove trees of heaven or other listed invasive trees. To get the reward, the tree must be identified using the University of Maryland Agriculture Extension species page. Removal must follow the methods on that page or other accepted methods. These programs are local and optional, and payment amounts and rules come from your county or city.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Benjamin Brooks
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 36 • No: 6 • Other: 5
House vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 125 • No: 6 • Other: 11
Senate vote • 3/19/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 38 • No: 7
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 209
4/28/2026Passed Enrolled
4/9/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (36-6)
4/9/2026SenateSenate Concurs House Amendments
4/9/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (125-6)
4/8/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/3/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {563620/1 Adopted
4/3/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
4/3/2026HouseHearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25/2026HouseReferred Environment and Transportation
3/20/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (38-7)
3/19/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/18/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {363728/1 Adopted
3/18/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/18/2026SenateHearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
1/23/2026SenateFirst Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
1/19/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/9/2026
Third Reading
3/18/2026
First Reading
1/19/2026
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