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MarylandHB 15572026 Regular SessionHouse

Procurement - Real Estate Advisory Committee and Property Acquisition and Lease Requirements

Sponsored By: Jared Solomon (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Surplus state land to affordable housing

When the Board declares State land surplus, the State donates or sells sites that the housing department says fit affordable housing. The department uses its proposal process under State law. This can add more options for low‑ and moderate‑income renters.

Stricter rules to sell state land

The Board cannot sell, transfer, exchange, or grant some State land until two independent appraisals are filed and budget committees get details. This applies to property named in law and to State‑owned property with an appraised value over $100,000. At least 45 days must pass after the committees get the papers and the Board declares the land surplus. In some cases, the full General Assembly must approve. When a federal or local government wants surplus land, the Board transfers it for $1 if the deed keeps the same use. Money from certain sales goes into the Advance Option and Purchase Fund. For the block of Guilford Avenue between East 21st and East 22nd in Baltimore, DGS must show community engagement and, when practical, follow the community’s preferred outcome before approval.

Stronger review of big state real estate

Beginning July 1, 2026, the State uses stronger checks on big property deals. The Board cannot approve property purchases of $500,000 or more, or new or renewed leases 10 years or longer with $1,000,000 a year in payments, without a full cost–benefit file sent to the Legislative Policy Committee. The cochairs can ask within 14 days for at least 45 days to review. For federal land worth $500,000 or more that needs ongoing State maintenance, the Board must notify the committee and, if asked within 14 days, provide a study of long‑term and environmental costs before approval. The law creates a Real Estate Advisory Committee in the Department of General Services. It meets at least three times a year, reviews long‑term plans each year, and files an annual report by October 1 starting in 2026.

New rules for leasing state property

State leases include new guardrails. A tenant cannot assign or sublease State‑owned property without Board of Public Works approval. If a unit leases a State home to a State employee, the Secretary of General Services must approve the lease or it is not valid. The State Highway Administration may offer 30‑day renewable leases for up to one year and must report them twice a year. Department of Natural Resources leases must keep trailheads clear for users and first responders, and the Secretary must send DNR’s lease list to DGS each year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jared Solomon

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 282 • No: 28

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 117 • No: 16 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 119 • No: 12 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 368

    5/12/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (117-16)

    4/13/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/13/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Floor Amendment {693829/1 (Senator McCray) Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  8. Floor Amendment {883226/1 (Senator Hettleman) Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments {763620/1 Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  10. Motion Laid Over (Senator Hettleman) Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments {763620/1

    4/10/2026Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/10/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 4/01 at 1:15 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  14. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  15. Third Reading Passed (119-12)

    3/20/2026House

  16. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026House

  17. Favorable with Amendments {393322/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026House

  18. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/19/2026House

  19. Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/19/2026House

  20. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/13/2026

    PDF

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