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MarylandHB 11962026 Regular SessionHouse

Environment - Water Quality Testing - Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels Action Plan

Sponsored By: Jeffrie E. Long (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

EnvironmentReal PropertyCensusChemical TestsComplaintsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Environment, Department of theEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Ethnic AffairsEvictionGrantsHazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnHealth, Department ofInvestigations and Inquiries -see also- Crim Bckgrnd InvestLanguage -see also- Communications; LiteracyMobile and Manufactured HomesMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNoticesPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPlans and ProposalsRacial Matters -see also- Ethnic Affairs; MinoritiesReportsResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Standards and Best PracticesSunsetSurveys and PollsWater -see also- Coastal Bays; Riv,Str,Lks; Wastewater; etc.Water Pollution

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Plan to enforce water quality rules

The law requires the Maryland Department of the Environment to plan enforcement of secondary water standards. These cover taste, smell, and color. The plan applies to community and nontransient, noncommunity water systems. MDE documents where these contaminants are present and at what levels. It drafts enforcement steps, reviews eight states’ actions, and builds a decision matrix. It estimates potential compliance costs and sets timelines. MDE consults water system owners, residents, and groups. MDE reports to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026. The requirement takes effect July 1, 2026 and ends July 31, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeffrie E. Long

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Tiffany T. Alston

    Democratic • House

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

  • Marvin E. Holmes

    Democratic • House

  • Seth A. Howard

    Republican • House

  • Kym Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila J. Woods

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 173 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 0 • Other: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Kagan) Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  7. Favorable

    4/9/2026Senate

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

    4/9/2026Senate

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

    3/25/2026Senate

  10. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/20/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (129-0)

    3/19/2026House

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments {223426/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026House

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/19/2026House

  15. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026House

  16. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    2/11/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/12/2026

    PDF

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