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MarylandSB 04382026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Commercial Law - Self-Service Storage Facilities - Alterations

Sponsored By: Carl Jackson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Commercial Law - GenerallyCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Contracts -see also- ProcurementElectronic CommunicationElectronic DocumentsLeases and RentNoticesPersonal PropertyStorageTermination of ServicesTime

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More notice before storage items are disposed

After your removal time ends, the operator must give you a notice of intent to dispose at least 10 days before selling or throwing away your things. The operator cannot dispose of your property until at least 10 days after your removal period and after sending the required notice. If the operator emails the disposal notice and gets no reply or proof within 5 days, they must send a second notice by verified mail to your last known postal address.

Storage renters: move-out rules after nonrenewal

After a nonrenewal notice is delivered in person, by email, or by verified mail, you cannot keep using the unit after the term ends. The operator must give you at least 30 days, and at least until the rental term ends, to remove your things. If the operator emails a nonrenewal notice and gets no reply or delivery proof within 5 days, they must send a second notice by verified mail to your last known postal address. Your rental agreement must include a bold notice about removal if the lease is not renewed.

Electronic contracts and verified mail for storage

Electronic and written rental agreements count the same for storage units. The law defines verified mail as postal or private delivery that gives proof of mailing.

More ways to advertise lien sales

Operators may advertise lien sales in a local newspaper, by email, or on a website. This gives operators more ways to notify people about a sale of stored property.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Carl Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stephen S. Hershey

    Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 223 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 215

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/10/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

    4/10/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {123724/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    4/8/2026House

  9. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/24/2026House

  10. Referred Economic Matters

    3/20/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/17/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {423128/1 Adopted

    3/17/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/16/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/4/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Finance

    1/30/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/30/2026

    PDF

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