All Roll Calls
Yes: 40 • No: 0
MarylandSB 05132026 Regular SessionSenate
Fire Prevention – Assistant Fire Marshals, Residential Rental High–Rise Property Fire Safety Equipment, and Fire Alarm System Technicians
Sponsored By: William C. Smith (Democratic)
In Committee
Public SafetyApartmentsBuilding Maintenance and RepairCertificationsCodes -see also- Annotated Code of Md; Building CodesConstructionContractors -see also- Construct; Electricians; etc.Equipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Evaluations and ReviewsFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFire ProtectionInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsPublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyStandards and Best Practices
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
William C. Smith
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 3
Actions Timeline
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
4/9/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (40-0)
4/9/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/8/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {693421/1 Adopted
4/8/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/8/2026SenateHearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2026SenateFirst Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Third Reading
4/8/2026
First Reading
2/2/2026
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