MarylandHB 08502026 Regular SessionHouse

Home Builders - Open House - Sales Representative Disclosure Requirements

Sponsored By: Harry Bhandari (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Business RegulationAgents and BrokersCertificationsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.ConstructionDisclosureNoticesReal Estate -see also- Agents and BrokersRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationStandards and Best Practices

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New-home buyers get clear disclosures

Beginning October 1, 2026, home builders must post their Maryland builder registration number at each property. If building many homes in one project or subdivision, one central, visible posting is allowed. Every registered sales representative must display their registration certificate at the property where they mainly work. Builders must give each prospective buyer a written notice, in at least 12‑point bold type, saying the sales rep works for the builder and owes loyalty to the builder. The notice must be included with materials at the property and with the first agreement the buyer signs. At open houses, builders must post a clear, unobstructed sign, with letters at least one‑half inch high, that also tells buyers they have the right to get independent representation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Harry Bhandari

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andre V. Johnson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 174 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 544

    5/12/2026
  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House
  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/13/2026Senate
  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026Senate
  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate
  6. Favorable Report by Finance

    4/9/2026Senate
  7. Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/18/2026Senate
  8. Referred Finance

    3/13/2026Senate
  9. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    3/12/2026House
  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/11/2026House
  11. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    3/10/2026House
  12. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/9/2026House
  13. First Reading Economic Matters

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

  • Third Reading

    3/11/2026

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

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