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MarylandHB 12212026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Public Safety - Short-Term Rental Units - Safety (Jillian and Lindsay Wiener Short-Term Rental Safety Act)

Sponsored By: Linda Foley (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public SafetyBusiness RegulationAdvertisingBaltimore CityCertificationsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Counties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Electronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds TransferElectronic CommunicationEmergencies -see also- PandemicsEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFire ProtectionHazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnInformation TechnologyInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionInternet -see also- Internet AccessLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLeases and RentMaps and ChartsNoticesPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexPublic Local LawsReportsRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySigns and BillboardsTelephones

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Annual rental safety inspections and fees

Beginning October 1, 2026, counties and Baltimore City must require annual safety inspections by July 1, 2028. Local governments may charge a fee to cover inspections. They may use certified third-party inspectors under standards set by the State Fire Marshal. If a unit passes, the inspector must give the host a compliance certificate. Counties must report laws and inspection results to the State Fire Marshal by July 1, 2028. The State Fire Marshal must report to the General Assembly by October 1, 2028.

Booking sites must collect safety proof

Beginning October 1, 2026, booking sites must notify all hosts about the fire safety rules. They must require each host to provide proof of compliance for every listed unit.

Fire safety gear required for hosts

Beginning October 1, 2026, hosts must post an evacuation map and emergency numbers. They must keep a working fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide alarms. Alarms must follow local fire codes and be interconnected when more than one is required. Alarms must be loud in all sleeping rooms, even with doors closed. CO alarms must meet approved power and device standards, including 10-year batteries or AC with backup. Replace any alarm that fails, is over 10 years old, or has no date.

Short stays covered; local rules apply

The law covers rentals offered for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Rentals offered 30 days or more are not covered. If a county or Baltimore City bans short-term rentals, state inspection and reporting rules do not apply. The state does not force locals to allow short-term rentals. Local governments can still ban or add rules. These rules take effect October 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Linda Foley

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Thomas S. Hutchinson

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 181 • No: 110

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/21/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 111 • No: 16 • Other: 14

House vote • 3/19/2026

Floor Amendment {653723/1 (Delegate M. Morgan) Rejected

Yes: 26 • No: 94 • Other: 21

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 9

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/6/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/6/2026Senate

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

    4/3/2026Senate

  7. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/23/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (111-16)

    3/21/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026House

  10. Floor Amendment {653723/1 (Delegate M. Morgan) Rejected (26-94)

    3/19/2026House

  11. Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate M. Morgan) Adopted

    3/19/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments {223724/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    3/19/2026House

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

    3/3/2026House

  15. Hearing canceled

    3/3/2026House

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

    2/17/2026House

  17. First Reading Economic Matters

    2/11/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/11/2026

    PDF

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