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MarylandSB 06242026 Regular SessionSenate

Public Safety - Short-Term Rental Units - Safety (Jillian and Lindsay Wiener Short-Term Rental Safety Act)

Sponsored By: Brian J. Feldman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public SafetyBusiness RegulationAdvertisingBaltimore CityCertificationsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Counties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Electronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds TransferElectronic CommunicationEmergencies -see also- PandemicsEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFire ProtectionHazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnInformation TechnologyInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionInternet -see also- Internet AccessLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLeases and RentLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMaps and ChartsNoticesPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexPublic Local LawsReportsRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySigns and BillboardsStandards and Best PracticesTelephones

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Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Short-term rental hosts: new fire safety rules

Beginning October 1, 2026, hosts who rent for less than 30 days must follow new fire safety rules. You must post an evacuation map and emergency numbers, keep a working fire extinguisher, and install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. If more than one alarm is installed, they must be interconnected so one sets off all. Alarms must be loud enough to be heard in every sleeping room with doors closed and must be replaced when they fail or reach 10 years old (or have no date). Carbon monoxide alarms must be nationally listed and meet power/battery standards, such as AC with backup or a sealed 10‑year battery.

Counties must inspect rentals yearly; fees allowed

The law takes effect October 1, 2026. By July 1, 2028, each county and Baltimore City must require annual safety inspections of all short‑term rentals and report results to the State Fire Marshal. Counties may charge a fee to cover inspection costs and may use certified third‑party inspectors; the State Fire Marshal sets the minimum standards for those inspectors. Local governments can still ban short‑term rentals or add other local rules.

Booking sites must collect safety proof

Beginning October 1, 2026, booking platforms must email hosts about these safety rules and require proof of compliance for each unit. After an inspection shows a unit meets the rules, the inspector must give the host a certificate or receipt. Hosts use this proof to keep listings active on booking sites.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brian J. Feldman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 152 • No: 17

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 112 • No: 17 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 10

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (112-17)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    4/8/2026House

  6. Referred Economic Matters

    3/21/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (40-0)

    3/20/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments {853323/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

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

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/26/2026Senate

  12. Hearing canceled

    2/11/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/10/2026Senate

  14. Reassigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/10/2026Senate

  15. Hearing canceled

    2/10/2026Senate

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

    2/5/2026Senate

  17. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    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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