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MarylandHB 02542026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Supporting Inclusive Community Adaptation Act

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources - GenerallyEnergy and ClimateAdministrative AgenciesAppropriationsAwareness and OutreachClimate ResiliencyCoastal BaysConservation -see also- Soil ConservationContracts -see also- ProcurementCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Data -see also- Census; DemographicsElectronic GovernmentEmergencies -see also- PandemicsEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutEvaluations and ReviewsForests and Parks -see also- MdNatlCapPkPlnCm; Plants; etc.GrantsInformation TechnologyInterestIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.Internet -see also- Internet AccessLoans -see also- Credit; Mortgages; Scholarships&SFAMaps and ChartsMeetings -see also- Hearings; Open GovernmentMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNatural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Natural Resources, Department ofNonprofit OrganizationsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Shore Erosion

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Interest-free shoreline loans for homeowners

Beginning October 1, 2026, if your shore erosion control project is approved, you can get an interest-free loan. If more than one owner is in a project, each parcel is treated as its own project for cost. You repay through a uniform benefit charge on your property for up to 25 years. The Department of Natural Resources may forgive part of a loan using ecological, performance, and equity rules when funding is available.

New climate tools and state land projects

By October 1, 2027, the Department of Natural Resources builds a central website with planning tools, guidance, and training. It keeps these resources updated with the best available data. The Department must assess climate risks and plan resilience projects on its lands. It must complete this work on at least two coastal and two inland properties by December 31, 2035.

Paid community voice in project planning

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Department of Natural Resources must include community members in project planning. It can partner with other agencies, local governments, and nonprofits to do this. Contracts can pay people for their time, and each contract must state the payment terms.

New resilience grants and fund rules

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Department of Natural Resources runs the Resilience Through Restoration Capital Grant Fund. It gives grants to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for nature-based projects, with at least 3% of each award for adaptive management. Net interest earned on this fund and on the Shore Erosion Control Construction Loan Fund stays in those funds, not the General Fund, for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. In fiscal year 2027, the new grant fund cannot receive General Fund appropriations, but it can still use federal, private, and other money.

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: 122 • No: 45

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 24 • No: 10

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 98 • No: 35 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 76

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (24-10)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

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

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/20/2026Senate

  8. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (98-35)

    3/18/2026House

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/17/2026House

  11. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/16/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026House

  13. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/14/2026House

  14. Pre-filed

    10/28/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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