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MarylandHB 12182026 Regular SessionHouse

Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act

Sponsored By: Jheanelle K. Wilkins (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Housing and Community DevelopmentReal PropertyApartmentsAttorney GeneralCitationsCommittees and CommissionsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing and Community Development, Department ofInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.Landlords and TenantsNegligence -see also- Medical MalpracticePlans and ProposalsReportsResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyStandards and Best PracticesSunset

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

State plan for unsafe big rentals

The law requires the housing department’s Tenant and Landlord Affairs Office, with the Attorney General, to create a plan to find and address severe health and safety risks in rentals. It applies only to buildings with 50 or more units. The plan must set a clear process to spot risky buildings and predatory landlord practices and build referral paths from residents, tenant groups, local agencies, and community groups. The Office must work with counties and cities, seek input from renters and owners, and estimate costs with options to contain them, including whether to use county or state inspectors. The plan must also recommend any changes to state law that would better protect tenants.

Stronger tools against dangerous landlords

The plan must include strong interventions for buildings with severe risks. Tools include fines, liability for investigation and intervention costs, court orders, tenant escrow, repair plans with deadlines, and required follow‑up inspections. It also includes pest eradication, structural repairs, and temporary relocation for tenants in unsafe units. Landlords must submit remediation plans and proof of completed repairs. These tools apply to buildings with 50 or more units from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

Law runs July 2026 through 2027

The law takes effect July 1, 2026. It ends December 31, 2027. All rules and protections apply only during this period.

Public list and reports by 2027

The housing department must submit the plan and recommendations by August 31, 2027. It must also send a report by December 31, 2027 listing identified properties, violations, reasons, actions taken, and status. The department must publish the list of severe properties, including property names, on its website. These disclosures apply to buildings with 50 or more units.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jheanelle K. Wilkins

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • N. Scott Phillips

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 123 • No: 45

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 24 • No: 9

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 99 • No: 36 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 632

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (24-9)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/23/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (99-36)

    3/23/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/21/2026House

  10. Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Arikan) Adopted

    3/21/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments {813027/1 Adopted

    3/21/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    3/21/2026House

  13. Hearing 3/05 at 1:30 p.m.

    3/3/2026House

  14. Hearing canceled

    3/3/2026House

  15. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/17/2026House

  16. First Reading Economic Matters

    2/11/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/21/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/11/2026

    PDF

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