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MarylandHB 02222025 Regular SessionHouse

Public Safety - Fuel Gas Piping Systems and Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing - Prohibitions and Study

Sponsored By: Dana Stein (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Business RegulationPublic SafetyBuilding CodesCivil OffensesCodes -see also- Annotated Code of Md; Building CodesConstructionEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Fines -see also- Penalties and SentencesFire ProtectionFuel -see also- CoalGoods and Services -see also- Retail Sales; TermnSvc; TrfGdsIndustry and TechnologyInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionLabor, Department ofPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyReportsRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyStandards and Best PracticesStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsUtilities -see also- Recycl; Refuse; Sewage; Teleph; Water

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New safety limits for Maryland gas piping

Beginning June 1, 2025, Maryland restricts non-arc-resistant jacketed corrugated stainless steel tubing used to carry fuel gas. People cannot sell, offer, transfer, or distribute it if it fails either of two safety tests. It must meet the LC1027 standard in the latest International Fuel and Gas Code and withstand at least 36 coulombs of electrical arcing charge. The use restriction covers new customer-owned natural gas or liquefied propane piping, renovations affecting more than 50% of a property's total square footage, and systems needing a new gas line. It applies to building systems outside federal pipeline rules in Title 49, Part 192. Violating either the sales or use restriction carries a civil penalty of up to $1,000. The Maryland Department of Labor and State Fire Marshal must also study fire hazards in residential and commercial gas piping. They must compare systems, assess lightning risks and existing safeguards, and recommend legal, building-code, and industry standards. The study also examines installation and grounding problems, how common this tubing is, and whether recommended safeguards are practical. The agencies must consult fire-prevention officials, local gas-fitting inspectors, and manufacturers. Findings and recommendations are due to the Governor and designated legislative committees by December 1, 2025, with a final report by September 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dana Stein

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

  • Marvin E. Holmes

    Democratic • House

  • Otto

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Sheila Ruth

    Democratic • House

  • Jen Terrasa

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 355 • No: 12

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 2 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/4/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 127 • No: 10 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385

    5/6/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/7/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/7/2025Senate

  4. Conference Committee Report {953520/1 Adopted

    4/7/2025Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (136-2)

    4/7/2025House

  6. Conference Committee Report {953520/1 Adopted

    4/7/2025House

  7. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Feldman, Brooks and Gallion)

    4/7/2025House

  8. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/7/2025House

  9. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Feldman, Brooks and Gallion)

    4/7/2025Senate

  10. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/7/2025Senate

  11. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Holmes, Stewart and Baker)

    4/7/2025Senate

  12. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/7/2025Senate

  13. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/7/2025Senate

  14. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Holmes, Stewart and Baker)

    4/5/2025House

  15. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/5/2025House

  16. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/5/2025House

  17. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    4/4/2025Senate

  18. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/4/2025Senate

  19. Favorable with Amendments {983221/1 Adopted

    4/4/2025Senate

  20. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/4/2025Senate

  21. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/12/2025Senate

  22. Third Reading Passed (127-10)

    3/11/2025House

  23. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/11/2025House

  24. Favorable with Amendments {273125/1 Adopted

    3/11/2025House

  25. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/7/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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