# Maryland HB 0252: Environment – Lead Paint Abatement Services – Performance Bond and Liability Insurance

Maryland HB 0252, Environment – Lead Paint Abatement Services – Performance Bond and Liability Insurance, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by no sponsor on record; status signed, last action 2026-05-12 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 359) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0252
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Environment – Lead Paint Abatement Services – Performance Bond and Liability Insurance
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-09-25
- Last action: 2026-05-12, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 359
- Sponsors: no sponsor on record
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Environment, Environment, Department of the, Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut, Hazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; Radiatn, Insurance -see also- Health Ins; MAIF; Motor Vehicle Ins, Liability, Rules and Regulations
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (124 yes, 48 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Insurance or bond and new fees for abatement firms: cost, medium. Beginning July 1, 2026, accredited lead abatement providers must carry a reasonable performance bond or reasonable liability insurance. The Department sets the coverage details by regulation. Providers also pay accreditation fees set to cover the Department's program costs.
- Lead-dust testing for home projects: mixed, medium. Beginning July 1, 2026, renovation, repair, or painting that disturbs lead must include lead-dust testing under Department rules. The testing adds steps and costs to projects. It helps find dangerous dust and guide cleanup.
- Accreditation rules for lead abatement jobs: mixed, medium. Beginning July 1, 2026, contractors, supervisors, trainers, and inspectors in lead abatement must be accredited by the Maryland Department of the Environment. The Department sets initial and ongoing standards, exams, renewal steps, and rules to suspend or revoke accreditation. It can set different…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- (none)

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 32 | 11 | 2 |
| 2026-03-04 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 92 | 37 | 4 |

## Actions (13)

- 2026-05-12: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 359
- 2026-04-08: Returned Passed (House)
- 2026-04-08: Third Reading Passed (32-11) (Senate)
- 2026-04-03: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-02: Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Third Reading Passed (92-37) (House)
- 2026-03-03: Second Reading Passed (House)
- 2026-03-03: Favorable Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-02: Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2026-01-19: Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-14: First Reading Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2025-09-25: Pre-filed (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-05-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_359_hb0252t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-03: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0252t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-01-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0252f.pdf)

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- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
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- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_359_hb0252t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0252t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0252f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0252-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).