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MarylandSB 08292026 Regular SessionSenate

Residential-in-Commercial-Zone Laws - Study (Bring Back Main Street Act)

Sponsored By: Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Local Government - GenerallyHousing and Community DevelopmentBaltimore CityCommercial PropertyCommunity DevelopmentConstructionContracts -see also- ProcurementCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.DeedsEasementsHomeowner AssociationsHousing and Community Development, Department ofHousing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesLow-IncomeParkingPermits -see also- Building PermitsReal Estate -see also- Agents and BrokersReal PropertyReportsResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRules and RegulationsRural AreasSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSecurity Interests -see also- LiensStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsSunsetUrban AreasZoning and Planning

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

One-year window for housing rules

The law takes effect June 1, 2026. It lasts one year and ends on May 31, 2027. During that window, larger counties follow statewide rules that make some multifamily and mixed-use projects allowed as of right in commercial or recreation zones. After May 31, 2027, these statewide rules no longer apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeff Waldstreicher

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 192 • No: 33

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 102 • No: 33 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 725

    5/26/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (102-33)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {133020/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    4/9/2026House

  9. Referred Economic Matters

    3/20/2026House

  10. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/18/2026Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments {443928/1 Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

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

    3/16/2026Senate

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

    2/10/2026Senate

  15. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

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