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MarylandSB 03252026 Regular SessionSenate

Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act)

Sponsored By: Malcolm Augustine

Passed

Housing and Community DevelopmentLocal Government - GenerallyAdministrative AgenciesApplicants and ApplicationsBaltimore CityCertificationsChartered Counties -see also- AACo; BCo; CecilCo; etc.Code Counties -see also- AllegCo; CarolineCo; ChsCo; etc.Committees and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentConstructionDevelopment Fees and TaxesEvaluations and ReviewsExcise TaxFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionJurisdictionLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsLocal Government MandatesMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning CommissionPermits -see also- Building PermitsPlans and ProposalsReal Estate -see also- Agents and BrokersRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyTimeZoning and Planning

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Malcolm Augustine

    Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 176 • No: 46

Senate vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 35 • No: 7 • Other: 5

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 106 • No: 29 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 35 • No: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (35-7)

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  4. Third Reading Passed (106-29)

    4/10/2026House

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026House

  6. Favorable with Amendments {273225/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    4/8/2026House

  8. Hearing 4/02 at 2:30 p.m.

    4/2/2026House

  9. Hearing canceled

    4/2/2026House

  10. Hearing 4/02 at 1:30 p.m.

    4/2/2026House

  11. Hearing canceled

    4/2/2026House

  12. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/24/2026House

  13. Referred Economic Matters

    3/20/2026House

  14. Third Reading Passed (35-10)

    3/19/2026Senate

  15. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/18/2026Senate

  16. Favorable with Amendments {713328/1 Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  17. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/16/2026Senate

  18. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/23/2026Senate

  19. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/22/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/22/2026

    PDF

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