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MarylandSB 06212026 Regular SessionSenate

Public Safety - State Fire Prevention Code - Trash and Recyclable Materials

Sponsored By: Ron Watson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public SafetyCodes -see also- Annotated Code of Md; Building CodesEmergency BillsFire ProtectionRecyclingRefuse Disposal -see also- RecyclingRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational Safety

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Trash in corridors allowed on pickup days

Maryland updates its fire code to include NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2024 edition) sections 30.7.5 and 31.7.5. Beginning April 14, 2026, building owners, managers, and residents may place trash and recyclables awaiting scheduled pickup in corridors and exits only if they meet those NFPA rules. The State Fire Prevention Code applies these rules across all counties and cities.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ron Watson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Johnny Ray Salling

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 157 • No: 13

House vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 117 • No: 13 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (117-13)

    4/9/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/3/2026House

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

    3/25/2026House

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/21/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (40-0)

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/19/2026Senate

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

    2/5/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/5/2026

    PDF

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