# Maryland HB 1276: West North Avenue Development Authority - Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Program - Establishment (WNADA Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Act)

Maryland HB 1276, West North Avenue Development Authority - Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Program - Establishment (WNADA Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Act), is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Sarah Wolek (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-05-12 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 388) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 1276
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: West North Avenue Development Authority - Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Program - Establishment (WNADA Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Act)
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-12
- Last action: 2026-05-12, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 388
- Sponsor: Sarah Wolek (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: Economic Development, Administrative Agencies, Art, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etc, Awareness and Outreach, Boundaries, Community Development, Community Facilities and Services, Communications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; etc., Grants, Job Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational Rehab, Notices, Plans and Proposals, Reports, Revenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax), Special Events, Sunset
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (171 yes, 7 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Grants for West North Avenue community groups: benefit, low. Beginning 2026-10-01, the West North Avenue Development Authority provides technical help and small grants to local groups in the West North Avenue Corridor (600–3200 blocks plus a 250-yard buffer). Grants can fund block parties and festivals; outreach like newsletters and digital posts; stipends,…
- Faster blight removal in Baltimore City: benefit, low. Beginning 2026-10-01, the Continuing the CORE Partnership Fund supports faster removal of blighted property in Baltimore City. The Department of Housing and Community Development uses the fund and works with the Maryland Stadium Authority, the West North Avenue Development Authority, and Baltimore…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Sarah Wolek (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marlon Amprey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Melissa Wells (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 46 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 125 | 7 | 4 |

## Actions (15)

- 2026-05-12: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 388
- 2026-04-13: Returned Passed (House)
- 2026-04-13: Third Reading Passed (46-0) (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable Report by Finance (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: Referred Finance (Senate)
- 2026-03-20: Third Reading Passed (125-7) (House)
- 2026-03-19: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House)
- 2026-03-19: Favorable with Amendments {263829/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-19: Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters (House)
- 2026-02-18: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-18: Hearing canceled (House)
- 2026-02-17: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-12: First Reading Economic Matters (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-05-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_388_hb1276t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-19: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1276t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-02-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1276f.pdf)

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- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
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## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_388_hb1276t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1276t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1276f.pdf)

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- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB1276-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).