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MarylandHB 02352026 Regular SessionHouse

Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program - Local Approval Requirement

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Housing and Community DevelopmentApplicants and ApplicationsAppropriationsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Enterprise ZonesHousing and Community Development, Department ofNonprofit OrganizationsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Time

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Faster local approval for small businesses

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Neighborhood Business Development Program speeds up local sign-off. After the state housing department sends written notice, the local government has 15 days to approve or deny a project. If there is no reply in 15 days, the Department may approve the application. A local approval can be a council resolution or a letter from an authorized local official.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 6

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 6 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 597

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/7/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/6/2026Senate

  7. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/6/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (118-6)

    3/5/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/4/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {403329/1 Adopted

    3/4/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    3/3/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026House

  13. First Reading Economic Matters

    1/14/2026House

  14. Pre-filed

    9/22/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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