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MarylandHB 05482026 Regular SessionHouse

Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act)

Sponsored By: Dylan Behler (Democratic)

Passed

Housing and Community DevelopmentLocal Government - GenerallyAdministrative AgenciesApplicants and ApplicationsBaltimore CityCertificationsChartered Counties -see also- AACo; BCo; CecilCo; etc.Code Counties -see also- AllegCo; CarolineCo; ChsCo; etc.Committees and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentConstructionDevelopment Fees and TaxesEvaluations and ReviewsExcise TaxFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionJurisdictionLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsLocal Government MandatesMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning CommissionPermits -see also- Building PermitsPlans and ProposalsReal Estate -see also- Agents and BrokersRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyTimeZoning and Planning

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Gabriel Acevero

    Democratic • House

  • Jackie Addison

    Democratic • House

  • Nick Allen

    Democratic • House

  • Marlon Amprey

    Democratic • House

  • Adrian Boafo

    Democratic • House

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Edelson

    Democratic • House

  • Kris Fair

    Democratic • House

  • Marvin E. Holmes

    Democratic • House

  • Julian Ivey

    Democratic • House

  • Robbyn Lewis

    Democratic • House

  • Gabriel M. Moreno

    Democratic • House

  • Julie Palakovich Carr

    Democratic • House

  • Cheryl E. Pasteur

    Democratic • House

  • Lily Qi

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Malcolm P. Ruff

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew J. Schindler

    Democratic • House

  • Gary Simmons

    Democratic • House

  • Vaughn Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Joe Vogel

    Democratic • House

  • Greg Wims

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 268 • No: 37

House vote • 4/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 110 • No: 18 • Other: 13

Senate vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 34 • No: 12

House vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 124 • No: 7 • Other: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Enrolled

    4/11/2026House

  2. Third Reading Passed (110-18)

    4/11/2026House

  3. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/11/2026House

  4. Third Reading Passed (34-12)

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Favorable with Amendments {493121/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

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

    4/9/2026Senate

  8. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/23/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (124-7)

    3/20/2026House

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments {703724/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    3/19/2026House

  13. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/3/2026House

  14. First Reading Economic Matters

    1/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/11/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/27/2026

    PDF

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