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MarylandHB 08482026 Regular SessionHouse

Public Safety – State Fire Prevention Code – Trash and Recyclable Materials

Sponsored By: Dana Stein (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public SafetyCodes -see also- Annotated Code of Md; Building CodesEmergency BillsFire ProtectionRecyclingRefuse Disposal -see also- RecyclingRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational Safety

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

State fire code adopts national life safety rules

The State Fire Prevention Commission adopts a State Fire Prevention Code with statewide force of law. The Code follows widely accepted fire-safety standards. It incorporates the 2024 Life Safety Code sections 30.7.5 and 31.7.5. It usually does not change existing equipment unless the Commission finds a safety hazard. The law takes effect April 14, 2026.

Trash can wait in apartment corridors

Starting April 14, 2026, buildings under the State Fire Prevention Code may place trash and recycling in corridors and exits. This is only for materials waiting for a scheduled pickup. Placement must follow the 2024 Life Safety Code sections 30.7.5 and 31.7.5.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dana Stein

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 164 • No: 14

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 121 • No: 14 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 66

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

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

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/12/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (121-14)

    3/11/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed

    3/10/2026House

  9. Favorable Adopted

    3/10/2026House

  10. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/9/2026House

  11. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/5/2026House

  12. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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