MarylandHB 01042026 Regular SessionHouse

Unhoused Individuals - Rights and Affirmative Defense

Sponsored By: Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic)

In Committee

Criminal Law - ProceduresLocal Government - GenerallyAdministrative AgenciesCivil Rights and Social EquityCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.DiscriminationForests and Parks -see also- MdNatlCapPkPlnCm; Plants; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesHuman Rights -see also- Civil Rights and Social EquityIndigent PersonsLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsMass Transit -see also- Buses; RailroadsMinors -see also- Age of Majority; YouthMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.Municipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNuisances -see also- Noise; WeedsParkingPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPersonal PropertyPrivacyPublic Buildings and Facilities -see also- Stadiums; St HsePublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcReligion -see also- Places of WorshipSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyShopping CentersSidewalksSocial Services -see also- Public BenefitsThreatsTrespass

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bernice Mireku-North

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/16/2026House
  2. Hearing canceled

    1/16/2026House
  3. Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/16/2026House
  4. First Reading Judiciary

    1/14/2026House
  5. Pre-filed

    10/28/2025House

Bill Text

  • Racial Equity Impact Note

    1/16/2026

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

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