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MarylandSB 09412026 Regular SessionSenate

Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act

Sponsored By: Shaneka Henson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Housing and Community DevelopmentReal PropertyApartmentsAttorney GeneralCitationsCommittees and CommissionsElectronic GovernmentHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing and Community Development, Department ofInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.Landlords and TenantsNegligence -see also- Medical MalpracticePlans and ProposalsReportsResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyStandards and Best PracticesSunset

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Crackdown on unsafe large rentals

Maryland now runs a plan to find and fix severe health and safety problems in big rental buildings. It covers only properties with 50 or more units. Tenants, cities, counties, and tenant groups can send referrals. The Office, working with the Attorney General, targets predatory landlords and chronic code violators. Tools include fines, paying investigation costs, court orders, tenant escrow, firm repair deadlines, follow‑up inspections, pest plans, structural fixes, temporary relocation, and required repair records. The plan also looks for ways to cut enforcement costs, including using county inspectors. These duties are in effect from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

Public list and reports on unsafe rentals

The housing department must post a public list naming severe‑risk properties on its website. It must send the plan and any suggested tenant‑protection law changes to the Governor and General Assembly by August 31, 2027. By December 31, 2027, it must report the properties identified, violations, reasons, actions taken, and status. These transparency steps apply from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.

Law runs July 2026 to 2027

The law takes effect July 1, 2026. It ends December 31, 2027. All plan duties, reports, and public postings stop after that date unless a new law extends them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shaneka Henson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 46

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 104 • No: 33 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 34 • No: 13

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 631

    5/26/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (34-13)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (104-33)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {353122/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

    4/9/2026House

  9. Hearing 4/02 at 2:30 p.m.

    4/2/2026House

  10. Hearing canceled

    4/2/2026House

  11. Hearing 4/02 at 1:30 p.m.

    4/2/2026House

  12. Hearing canceled

    4/2/2026House

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

    3/24/2026House

  14. Referred Economic Matters

    3/21/2026House

  15. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    3/20/2026Senate

  16. Second Reading Passed

    3/19/2026Senate

  17. Favorable Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

  18. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/19/2026Senate

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

    2/12/2026Senate

  20. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/12/2026

    PDF

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