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MarylandSB 09402026 Regular SessionSenate

Environment - Water Quality Testing - Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels Action Plan

Sponsored By: Shaneka Henson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

EnvironmentReal PropertyCensusChemical TestsCommunity Facilities and ServicesComplaintsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Environment, Department of theEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Ethnic AffairsEvictionGrantsHealth, Department ofInvestigations and Inquiries -see also- Crim Bckgrnd InvestLanguage -see also- Communications; LiteracyMobile and Manufactured HomesMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNoticesPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPlans and ProposalsPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexRacial Matters -see also- Ethnic Affairs; MinoritiesReportsResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rural AreasStandards and Best PracticesSunsetSurveys and PollsWater -see also- Coastal Bays; Riv,Str,Lks; Wastewater; etc.Water Pollution

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Bill Overview

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Plan to enforce water taste and odor rules

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department must make a one‑year action plan to enforce rules on water taste, odor, and discoloration for community and nontransient, noncommunity water systems. The plan must list where these secondary contaminants show up and their levels, include a draft enforcement approach, compare other states, map feasibility and challenges, estimate compliance costs, and set a timeline. The Department must consult system owners and operators, residents, community groups, and the Maryland Rural Water Association. The Department must report findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026. This planning window ends July 31, 2027 and does not itself require enforcement or new customer charges.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shaneka Henson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 16

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 119 • No: 16 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 286

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (119-16)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/11/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/11/2026House

  6. Rereferred to Environment and Transportation

    4/10/2026House

  7. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

    4/10/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  9. Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator King) Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments {143228/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

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

    4/9/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/26/2026Senate

  14. Hearing canceled

    2/26/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/10/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

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