One of the most talked-about changes this fall is HB 182 — Motor Vehicles – Speed Monitoring Systems – Penalties, which replaces the flat $40 speed camera fine with tiered penalties that increase the farther over the limit you drive.
But that’s just one of hundreds of new laws taking effect October 1. Here are some of the most widely impactful statewide measures worth knowing.
To help you navigate the changes, we’ve highlighted some of the most broadly impactful bills below. Each one links directly to the official Maryland General Assembly page for full text and updates. A complete, bill-by-bill list appears in the collapsible section that follows.
Key Highlights: New Maryland Laws Effective October 1, 2025
Taxes & Fees
- HB 1294 — Commercial Law – Credit Regulation – Earned Wage Access and Credit Modernization
Modernizes regulation of early wage access and consumer credit; adds new limits and clarity on fees and tipping. - SB 431 — Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Strong Economy Act of 2025
Expands apprenticeship-related tax credits and workforce investment incentives.
Jobs & Economy
- HB 601 — Economic Development – Small Business Guaranty Fund – Alterations
Broadens financing options to help small businesses access loans and scale operations. - SB 1008 — Economic Development – Small Business Guaranty Fund – Alterations
Senate companion strengthening credit support for Maryland businesses.
Education & Youth
- HB 497 — Residential Child Care Programs – Transportation Companies – Regulation (Preventing Abduction in Youth Transport Act of 2025)
Adds safety and restraint restrictions for companies transporting children to residential programs. - SB 400 — Residential Child Care Programs – Transportation Companies – Regulation
Senate companion reinforcing youth transport protections.
Public Safety & Justice
- HB 179 — Organized Retail Theft Act of 2025
Allows merging multiple retail theft incidents into one case and raises penalties for organized crime rings. - SB 11 — Organized Retail Theft Act of 2025
Senate version tackling coordinated theft operations.
Health
- HB 1380 — Health Care Facilities – Hospitals and Freestanding Birthing Centers – Perinatal Care Standards
Sets statewide minimum perinatal care standards to improve maternal and infant outcomes. - HB 859 — Access to Health Insurance for Child Care Professionals – Outreach
Directs outreach and insurance enrollment help for child care professionals.
Housing & Consumer
- HB 567 — Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024
Strengthens Marylanders’ control over personal data and sets clear privacy obligations for companies. - SB 541 — Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024
Senate companion reinforcing privacy and security standards statewide.
Transportation
- HB 1371 — Vehicle Laws – Driver’s Licenses – Electronic Credentials (Maryland Mobile ID Enhancement Act)
Begins statewide rollout of secure digital driver’s licenses and IDs.
Environment & Energy
- HB 31 — Consumer Protection – Right to Repair – Powered Wheelchairs
Requires powered wheelchair makers to provide repair info and parts to users and independent repairers.
Veterans & Service Members
- SB 872 — Local Government – Hiring and Promotion Preferences for Veterans and Spouses (Families Serve Act)
Allows local governments to give hiring and promotion preferences to veterans and certain spouses.
Government & Accountability
- HB 500 — Procurement Reform Act of 2025
Modernizes state purchasing by expanding the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority and streamlining procurement.
How to use our full list
Below is a fully searchable, collapsible directory of every law effective October 1, 2025.
- Use the “View full bill details” link inside each item to jump to the official Maryland page.
- Click the main header to open the list.
- Click any bill title to expand easy-to-read details.
Click to expand the full list of new Maryland laws (Oct 2025)
SB 431 — REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP INVESTMENTS FOR A STRONGER ECONOMY (RAISE) ACT
Chapter: 2
Summary: Altering the duties of the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council;
repealing the Youth Apprenticeship Advisory Committee; establishing the
Maryland Office of Registered Apprenticeship Development to scale
registered apprenticeships across industries and occupations to meet the
needs of the State’s economy; establishing the Maryland Pay Per
Apprentice Program within the Maryland Department of Labor;
establishing the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund as a special,
nonlapsing fund; etc.
HB 601 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – SMALL BUSINESS GUARANTY FUND – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 3
Summary: Authorizing the Maryland Small Business Development Financing
Authority to authorize the provision of a guaranty under the Small
Business Guaranty Fund in an irrevocable letter of credit, an official
treasurer’s check, funds on deposit in an escrow or othe r depository
account, or any other legal instrument promising a financial institution
restitution or reimbursement for its loan losses, within the limits of the
guaranty.
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SB 1008 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – SMALL BUSINESS GUARANTY FUND – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 4
Summary: Authorizing the Maryland Small Business Development Financing
Authority to authorize the provision of a guaranty under the Small
Business Guaranty Fund in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, an
official treasurer’s check, funds on deposit in an es crow or other
depository account, or any other legal instrument promising a financial
institution restitution or reimbursement for its loan losses, within the limits
of the guaranty.
SB 279 — EMPLOYMENT AND INSURANCE EQUALITY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 5
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; and altering the application
of certain provisions of law governing the regulation of business,
economic development, insurance, and labor and employment to apply to
all uniformed services, rather than only the armed forces.
HB 895 — EMPLOYMENT AND INSURANCE EQUALITY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 6
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; and altering the application
of certain provisions of law governing the regulation of business,
economic development, insurance, and labor and employment to apply to
all uniformed services, rather than only the armed forces.
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HB 345 — INTERSTATE SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT
Chapter: 9
Summary: Entering into the Social Work Licensure Compact for the purpose of
authorizing regulated social workers who hold multistate licenses to
practice social work in member states in order to improve public access to
competent social work services; establishing requirements for multistate
licensure; establishing the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission;
providing for withdrawal from the Compact; and providing that the Act is
contingent on the enactment of substantially similar legislation in six other
states.
Contingent – Subject to enactment of similar legislation in six other
states
SB 174 — INTERSTATE SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT
Chapter: 10
Summary: Entering into the Social Work Licensure Compact for the purpose of
authorizing regulated social workers who hold multistate licenses to
practice social work in member states; establishing requirements for
multistate licensure; establishing the Social Work Licensure Compact
Commission; providing for withdrawal from the Compact; and providing
that the Act is contingent on the enactment of substantially similar
legislation in six other states.
Contingent – Subject to enactment of similar legislation in six other
states
SB 749 — HEALTH OCCUPATIONS – AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE FOR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND DENTAL APPLICANTS LICENSED OR CERTIFIED IN ANOTHER STATE
Chapter: 11
Summary: Requiring the State Board of Dental Examiners to issue a license or
certification to applicants licensed or certified by another state within
business days after receiving the completed application; requiring that a
dental radiation technologist certifi ed in another state be issued a
certification by the State Board under certain circumstances; requiring the
Maryland Department of Health to develop a plan for certain authorization
to practice a health occupation for persons who left federal employment
after January 20, 2025; etc.
Section 1 only
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HB 723 — HEALTH OCCUPATIONS – AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE FOR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND DENTAL APPLICANTS LICENSED OR CERTIFIED IN ANOTHER STATE
Chapter: 12
Summary: Requiring the State Board of Dental Examiners to issue a license or
certification to certain applicants licensed or certified by another state
within 15 business days after receiving the completed application;
requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop a plan for a
temporary or permanent authorization to practi ce a health occupation in
the State for certain individuals who left employment with a federal
agency after January 20, 2025; requiring the Department to submit the
plan by October 1, 2025 to certain committees; etc.
Section 1 only
HB 421 — PUBLIC SAFETY – 9–1–1 TRUST FUND – 9–8–8 SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
Chapter: 13
Summary: Authorizing the use of the 9 –1–1 Trust Fund for certain expenditures that
support the 9 –8–8 suicide prevention hotline; and altering a certain
restriction on the use of the 9 –1–1 Trust Fund to prohibit funds from being
used for expenses solely related to t he 9– 8–8 suicide prevention hotline,
instead of preventing the use of funds for any costs associated with the
9–8–8 suicide prevention hotline.
SB 36 — PUBLIC SAFETY – 9–1–1 TRUST FUND – 9–8–8 SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
Chapter: 14
Summary: Authorizing the use of the 9 –1–1 Trust Fund for costs related to the
operation of the 9 –8–8 suicide prevention hotline, including software
interfaces and joint training; and altering a certain restriction on the use of
the 9 –1–1 Trust Fund to prohibit funds from being used for expenses
solely related to the 9 –8–8 suicide prevention hotline, instead of
preventing the use of funds for any costs associated with the 9–8– 8 suicide
prevention hotline.
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HB 181 — MILITARY DEPARTMENT – CHIEF OF STAFF AND AIDES – APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY
Chapter: 19
Summary: Authorizing the Adjutant General instead of the Governor to appoint
certain staff in the Military Department; and establishing that certain staff
in the Military Department serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General
instead of the Governor.
SB 255 — MILITARY DEPARTMENT – CHIEF OF STAFF AND AIDES – APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY
Chapter: 20
Summary: Authorizing the Adjutant General instead of the Governor to appoint
certain staff in the Military Department; and establishing that certain staff
in the Military Department serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General
instead of the Governor.
HB 573 — STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS – EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANTS – EDUCATION AND REINSTATEMENT
Chapter: 23
Summary: Authorizing the State Board of Dental Examiners to approve a certain
course of study for expanded function dental assistant certification;
requiring that a course of study for initial dental assistant certification
include at least 35 hours of in –person an d online instruction; requiring the
Board to reinstate a certain certification only under certain circumstances;
requiring the Board to adopt regulations requiring continuing education,
including clinical hands –on training, for expanded function dental
assistants; etc.
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SB 792 — STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS – EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANTS – EDUCATION AND REINSTATEMENT
Chapter: 24
Summary: Authorizing the State Board of Dental Examiners to approve a certain
course of study for expanded function dental assistant certification;
requiring that a course of study for initial dental assistant certification
include at least 35 hours of both in –person and online instruction;
requiring the Board to adopt regulations specifying the required number
of hours for in –person and online instruction, and clinical hands– on
training; requiring the Board to reinstate an expired certification only
under certain c ircumstances; etc.
HB 158 — DEPARTMENT OF AGING – SENIOR CALL– CHECK AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
Chapter: 35
Summary: Renaming the Senior Call –Check Service and Notification Program to be
the Senior Call –Check and Social Connections Program; providing that
the purpose of the program is to provide regular, direct communication
from the Department of Aging or the Department ’s designee to an eligible
participant to promote wellness and purposeful social engagement;
authorizing the integration of services between the Program and
Telecommunications Access of Maryland to promote awareness of the
availability of accessible teleco mmunications equipment; etc.
SB 223 — DEPARTMENT OF AGING – SENIOR CALL– CHECK AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
Chapter: 36
Summary: Renaming the Senior Call –Check Service and Notification Program to be
the Senior Call –Check and Social Connections Program; providing that
the purpose of the Program is to provide regular, direct communication
from the Department of Aging or the Department ’s designee to an eligible
participant to promote wellness and purposeful social engagement;
authorizing the integration of services between the Program and
Telecommunications Access of Maryland to promote awareness of the
availability of accessible teleco mmunications equipment; etc.
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HB 246 — HUMAN SERVICES – ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chapter: 37
Summary: Specifying that certain provisions of law relating to confidentiality do not
prohibit the disclosure of certain information relating to adult protective
services or the disclosure of the identity of certain persons making certain
reports under certain circ umstances; expanding the definition of “health
practitioner” to include certain emergency medical providers; and
authorizing individuals who are required in specific instances to report
information regarding alleged vulnerable adults to make a report by
calling the statewide reporting hotline.
Except Section 2
SB 205 — HUMAN SERVICES – ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chapter: 38
Summary: Specifying that certain provisions of law relating to confidentiality do not
prohibit the disclosure of certain information relating to adult protective
services or the disclosure of the identity of certain persons making certain
reports under certain circ umstances; expanding the definition of “health
practitioner” to include certain emergency medical providers; and
authorizing certain individuals who are required in specific instances to
report information regarding alleged vulnerable adults to make a repo rt.
Except Section 2
HB 104 — MARYLAND FARMS AND FAMILIES FUND – PURPOSE AND USE – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 39
Summary: Altering the purpose and use of the Maryland Farms and Families Fund to
match purchases made with FMNP, SNAP, and WIC benefits at certain
farmers markets and farm stands, support nonprofit farmers markets by
providing logistical and marketing support to in crease the use of federal
nutrition programs at these markets, and to support nonprofit
organizations or other responsible persons to implement the Program.
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SB 226 — MARYLAND FARMS AND FAMILIES FUND – PURPOSE AND USE – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 40
Summary: Altering the purpose and use of the Maryland Farms and Families Fund to
match purchases made with FMNP, SNAP, and WIC benefits at certain
farmers markets and farm stands, support nonprofit farmers markets by
providing logistical and marketing support to in crease the use of federal
nutrition programs at these markets, and to support nonprofit
organizations or other responsible persons to implement the Program.
HB 114 — PESTICIDE AND PEST CONTROL – REVISIONS TO PESTICIDE APPLICATOR’S LAW AND REPEAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISIONS
Chapter: 41
Summary: Establishing requirements for the commercial application of general use
pesticides, the commercial application of restricted use pesticides, and the
private application of restricted use pesticides; requiring a certified private
applicator to ensure that c ertain individuals working under the certified
applicator’s supervision meet certain requirements; specifying the
responsibility and liability of certified applicators for the application of
certain pesticides; etc.
SB 249 — PESTICIDE AND PEST CONTROL – REVISIONS TO PESTICIDE APPLICATOR’S LAW AND REPEAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISIONS
Chapter: 42
Summary: Establishing requirements for the commercial application of general use
pesticides, the commercial application of restricted use pesticides, and the
private application of restricted use pesticides; requiring a certified private
applicator to ensure that c ertain individuals working under the certified
applicator’s supervision meet certain requirements; specifying the
responsibility and liability of certified applicators for the application of
certain pesticides; etc.
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HB 262 — DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION AND YOUNG FARMERS
Chapter: 43
Summary: Altering the membership of the Maryland Agricultural Commission;
establishing the Committee on Young Farmers for purposes of
communicating to the Maryland Agricultural Commission on issues
relating to young and beginning farmers in the State; repealing the
provisions of law establishing and governing the Young Farmers Advisory
Board; and requiring the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation
Foundation to be governed and administered by a board of trustees
composed in a certain manner.
SB 240 — DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION AND YOUNG FARMERS
Chapter: 44
Summary: Altering the membership of the Maryland Agricultural Commission;
establishing the Committee on Young Farmers for purposes of
communicating to the general public, State government, and the Maryland
Agricultural Commission issues relating to young and beginn ing farmers
in the State; establishing the membership of the Maryland Agricultural
Land Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees; and repealing the
provisions of law establishing and governing the Young Farmers Advisory
Board.
HB 189 — DRUNK DRIVING – COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES – DISQUALIFICATION FROM DRIVING
Chapter: 49
Summary: Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to disqualify any individual
from driving a commercial motor vehicle for 1 year if the individual, while
holding a commercial instructional permit or commercial driver’s license,
drives or attempts to drive any motor vehicle while the alcoho l
concentration of the person’s blood or breath is 0.08 or greater.
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SB 187 — DRUNK DRIVING – COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES – DISQUALIFICATION FROM DRIVING
Chapter: 50
Summary: Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to disqualify any individual
from driving a commercial motor vehicle for 1 year if the individual, while
holding a commercial instructional permit or commercial driver’s license,
drives or attempts to drive any mo tor vehicle while the alcohol
concentration of the person’s blood or breath is 0.08 or greater.
HB 225 — VEHICLE LAWS – EXCEPTIONAL HAULING PERMITS FOR FARM PRODUCTS
Chapter: 51
Summary: Creating an exception for vehicles carrying fluid milk products to the
prohibition against driving a vehicle subject to an exceptional hauling
permit on the interstate highway system; altering certain weight limits and
tolerances under an exceptional hauli ng permit; altering the preventive
maintenance documents that an individual operating under an exceptional
hauling permit must possess; and altering certain record –keeping
requirements and the application of certain administrative penalties under
an except ional hauling permit.
SB 203 — VEHICLE LAWS – EXCEPTIONAL HAULING PERMITS FOR FARM PRODUCTS
Chapter: 52
Summary: Creating an exception for vehicles carrying fluid milk products to the
prohibition against driving a vehicle subject to an exceptional hauling
permit on the interstate highway system; altering certain weight limits and
tolerances under an exceptional hauling permit; altering the preventive
maintenance documents that an indivi dual operating under an exceptional
hauling permit must possess; and altering certain record –keeping
requirements and the application of certain administrative penalties under
an exceptional hauling permit.
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HB 288 — MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY – TOLLS, FEES, AND OTHER CHARGES – TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENTS
Chapter: 55
Summary: Increasing from 180 days to 300 days the maximum duration of an
emergency status determination authorizing the temporary adjustment of
tolls, fees, or other charges by the Maryland Transportation Authority.
SB 210 — MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY – TOLLS, FEES, AND OTHER CHARGES – TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENTS
Chapter: 56
Summary: Increasing from 180 days to 300 days the maximum duration of an
emergency status determination authorizing the temporary adjustment of
tolls, fees, or other charges by the Maryland Transportation Authority.
HB 279 — MUNICIPALITIES – ANNEXATION RESOLUTIONS – SUBMISSION TO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
Chapter: 59
Summary: Adding the Department of Planning to the list of entities to which a
municipality must send a copy of an annexation resolution with the new
municipal boundaries.
SB 245 — MUNICIPALITIES – ANNEXATION RESOLUTIONS – SUBMISSION TO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
Chapter: 60
Summary: Adding the Department of Planning to the list of entities to which a
municipality must send a copy of an annexation resolution with the new
municipal boundaries.
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HB 272 — MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING – MODERNIZATION
Chapter: 61
Summary: Requiring the State Administrator of Elections to electronically submit
certain precinct boundary information to the Secretary of Planning;
altering certain requirements related to the Department of Planning
preparing population projections for the Washington and Baltimore
metropolitan areas to authorize the use of population figures developed by
the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, the Metropolitan Washington
Council of Governments and their member jurisdictions; etc.
SB 236 — MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING – MODERNIZATION
Chapter: 62
Summary: Requiring the State Administrator of Elections to immediately send
electronically the description and map related to a new or changed precinct
boundary to the Secretary of Planning; altering a requirement that the
Department of the Environment submit certa in proposals to the
Department of Planning under certain circumstances; altering certain
requirements related to the Department of Planning preparing certain
population projections; etc.
HB 286 — LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND STATE ECONOMIC GROWTH, RESOURCE PROTECTION, AND PLANNING POLICY – PLANNING PRINCIPLES
Chapter: 63
Summary: Providing certain planning principles that are collectively intended to
create sustainable communities and to protect the environment utilizing
active public participation; altering the State Economic Growth, Resource
Protection, and Planning Policy to con sist of planning principles for
advancing sustainable growth in the State; and requiring the publisher of
the Annotated Code of Maryland, along with the Department of
Legislative Services, to correct cross –references and terminology in the
Code that are re ndered incorrect by the Act.
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SB 266 — LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND STATE ECONOMIC GROWTH, RESOURCE PROTECTION, AND PLANNING POLICY – PLANNING PRINCIPLES
Chapter: 64
Summary: Providing certain planning principles that are collectively intended to
create sustainable communities and to protect the environment utilizing
active public participation; altering the State Economic Growth, Resource
Protection, and Planning Policy to con sist of planning principles for
advancing sustainable growth in the State; and requiring the publisher of
the Annotated Code of Maryland, along with the Department of
Legislative Services, to correct cross –references and terminology in the
Code that are re ndered incorrect by the Act.
HB 347 — REAL PROPERTY – RECORDATION AND LAND RECORDS – REQUIREMENTS
Chapter: 65
Summary: Altering certain provisions relating to the filing, maintenance, and
transmittal of land records; and defining “land record” as any document
recorded by a clerk of the circuit court relating to property.
SB 150 — REAL PROPERTY – RECORDATION AND LAND RECORDS – REQUIREMENTS
Chapter: 66
Summary: Altering certain provisions relating to the filing, maintenance, and
transmittal of land records; and defining “land record” as any document
recorded by a clerk of the circuit court relating to property.
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HB 230 — MARYLAND PUBLIC ETHICS LAW – TRAINING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS – REVISIONS
Chapter: 73
Summary: Altering the format and content of training on the requirements of the
Maryland Public Ethics Law provided by the State Ethics Commission to
certain State employees and regulated lobbyists to be either through online
training or live presentation on the co nflict of interest, financial disclosure,
relevant administrative, and other applicable requirements of the law; and
altering the scope of disclosure for the employment of an individual or a
member of the individual’s immediate family reported in a financi al
disclosure statement.
SB 251 — MARYLAND PUBLIC ETHICS LAW – TRAINING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS – REVISIONS
Chapter: 74
Summary: Altering the format of training on the requirements of the Maryland Public
Ethics Law provided by the State Ethics Commission to certain State
employees and regulated lobbyists to be either through online training or
live presentation; and altering the sco pe of disclosure for the employment
of an individual or a member of the individual’s immediate family
reported in a financial disclosure statement.
HB 73 — STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT – STATE LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY
Chapter: 75
Summary: Increasing the noncompetitive threshold for State leases of real property
from less than 2,500 square feet to up to 5,000 square feet; altering the
time frame during which the State is required to advertise the need for
rental of building space from at lea st 30 days to 20 days before proposals
for lease are due; requiring the advertisement to be in certain newspapers
providing notice to at least the people of the affected locality; and
requiring the notice to be posted on the Department’s website and
eMaryl and Marketplace.
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SB 194 — STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT – STATE LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY
Chapter: 76
Summary: Increasing the noncompetitive threshold for State leases of real property
from less than 2,500 square feet to up to 5,000 square feet; altering the
time frame during which the State is required to advertise the need for
rental of building space from at lea st 30 days to 20 days before proposals
for lease are due; requiring the advertisement to be in certain newspapers
providing notice to at least the people of the affected locality; and
requiring the notice to be posted on the Department’s website and
eMaryl and Marketplace.
HB 841 — GAMING – CHARLES COUNTY GAMING PERMIT REVIEW BOARD – REPEAL
Chapter: 81
Summary: Repealing the Charles County Gaming Permit Review Board; and
transferring certain powers and duties concerning gaming activities in
Charles County from the board to the County Attorney for Charles
County.
SB 730 — GAMING – CHARLES COUNTY GAMING PERMIT REVIEW BOARD – REPEAL
Chapter: 82
Summary: Repealing the Charles County Gaming Permit Review Board; and
transferring certain powers and duties concerning gaming activities in
Charles County from the board to the County Attorney for Charles
County.
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HB 92 — HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR –CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS – LICENSE RESTORATION
Chapter: 85
Summary: Extending from 90 days to 4 years the time period during which an
individual who has held a heating, ventilation, air –conditioning, and
refrigeration contractor license may apply for license restoration after
expiration.
SB 263 — HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR –CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS – LICENSE RESTORATION
Chapter: 86
Summary: Extending from 90 days to 4 years the time period during which an
individual who has held a heating, ventilation, air –conditioning, and
refrigeration contractor license may apply for license restoration after
expiration.
HB 123 — MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION – MEMBERSHIP
Chapter: 87
Summary: Altering the membership of the Maryland Correctional Training
Commission to include the Director of the Division of Parole and
Probation within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional
Services and one employee of the Division recommended by the ex clusive
representative for the employees of the Division of Parole and Probation
and appointed by the Governor.
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SB 197 — MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION – MEMBERSHIP
Chapter: 88
Summary: Altering the membership of the Maryland Correctional Training
Commission to include the Director and an employee of the Division of
Parole and Probation within the Department of Public Safety and
Correctional Services; and providing that certain Commission members
may serve personally at a Commi ssion meeting or designate a
representative from the member’s unit or association.
HB 259 — PUBLIC SAFETY – STATEWIDE DNA DATABASE SYSTEM, DNA COLLECTION, AND PENALTIES – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 91
Summary: Requiring a certain DNA sample to be collected in a certain manner from
an individual who is required to register as a sex offender; requiring a
DNA sample to be collected by a certain individual or at a certain location
under certain circumstances; requir ing a custodial agency or correctional
facility to ensure a DNA sample is collected in a certain manner;
prohibiting a DNA sample from being tested and placed in a certain
statewide DNA database system until certain conditions are met; etc.
SB 202 — PUBLIC SAFETY – STATEWIDE DNA DATABASE SYSTEM, DNA COLLECTION, AND PENALTIES – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 92
Summary: Requiring a certain DNA sample to be collected in a certain manner from
an individual who is required to register as a sex offender; requiring a
DNA sample to be collected by a certain individual or at a certain location
under certain circumstances; requir ing a custodial agency or correctional
facility to ensure a DNA sample is collected in a certain manner;
prohibiting a DNA sample from being tested and placed in a certain
statewide DNA database system until certain conditions are met; etc.
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SB 432 — CRIMINAL RECORDS – EXPUNGEMENT AND MARYLAND JUDICIARY CASE SEARCH (EXPUNGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 2025)
Chapter: 95
Summary: Altering certain provisions of law relating to waiting periods for the filing
of certain petitions for expungement to authorize the filing of a petition a
certain amount of time after the completion of the sentence; adding to the
list of misdemeanor convictions that a person may expunge under certain
circumstances; prohibiting the Maryland Judiciary Case Search from in
any way referring to the existence of a charge of possession of cannabis if
the conviction was later pardoned by the Governor; etc.
Except Section 2
HB 853 — POSTCONVICTION REVIEW – PROCEDURE TO REDUCE DURATION OF SENTENCE (MARYLAND SECOND LOOK ACT)
Chapter: 96
Summary: Authorizing a certain individual to file a motion to reduce the duration of
a certain sentence if the individual was convicted between the ages of at
least 18 and under 25, was not sentenced to life, is not a sex offender, has
served at least 20 years of the term of confinement, and was not convicted
of murder involving a victim who was a first responder who was killed in
the line of duty; applyin g procedures for a proceeding under the Act; etc.
SB 581 — CIVIL ACTIONS – TORTIOUS INJURY TO OR DEATH OF PET – COMPENSATORY DAMAGES (BUDDY’S LAW)
Chapter: 100
Summary: Increasing from $10,000 to $25,000 the maximum amount of
compensatory damages that may be awarded to an owner of a pet from a
person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of the pet while acting
individually or through an animal under the person’s ow nership, direction,
or control.
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HB 438 — CIVIL ACTIONS – TORTIOUS INJURY TO OR DEATH OF PET – COMPENSATORY DAMAGES (BUDDY’S LAW)
Chapter: 101
Summary: Increasing from $10,000 to $25,000 the maximum amount of
compensatory damages that may be awarded to an owner of a pet from a
person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of the pet while acting
individually or through an animal under the person’s ow nership, direction,
or control.
SB 181 — CORRECTIONAL SERVICES – GERIATRIC AND MEDICAL PAROLE
Chapter: 102
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Parole Commission to consider the age of
incarcerated individuals when determining whether to grant parole;
altering how the Commission evaluates a request for medical parole;
repealing the authorization for the Governor to disapprov e a decision to
grant medical parole; requiring the Commission, within 60 days of
receiving a name for parole consideration, to conduct a risk assessment for
an individual serving sentences for crimes of violence with an aggregate
term of confinement of 40 years or more; etc.
HB 1123 — CORRECTIONAL SERVICES – GERIATRIC AND MEDICAL PAROLE
Chapter: 103
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Parole Commission to consider the age of an
incarcerated individual when determining whether to grant parole; altering
how the Commission evaluates a request for medical parole; requiring the
Commission to develop procedures for assessing parole requests by
certain incarcerated individuals; repealing the authorization for the
Governor to disapprove of a decision by the Commission to grant medical
parole; requiring the Commission to conduct a certain risk assessment at
a certain time; etc.
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HB 775 — CORRECTIONAL SERVICES – DEATH OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL – NOTIFICATION
Chapter: 109
Summary: Requiring the Commissioner of Correction to notify certain elected
representatives whenever an incarcerated individual dies in a Division of
Correction facility; and requiring the Department of Public Safety and
Correctional Services to adopt certain regul ations compliant with the
federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
HB 1171 — CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS – REVISIONS
Chapter: 111
Summary: Establishing a process for and certain exceptions to the transfer of assets
that are collateral for securing a mortgage, pledge, or security interest
without the approval of the stockholders; and repealing provisions of law
specifying what shall be include d in the articles of merger if a limited
partnership or limited liability company is a party to the articles.
SB 811 — TASK FORCE ON THE CREATION OF A DIVISION OF RETURNING CITIZENS AND EXPANDED REENTRY SERVICES – EXTENSION OF REPORT DEADLINE AND TASK FORCE
Chapter: 112
Summary: Extending the deadline for the reporting requirement for the Task Force
on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry
Services to be October 31, 2026; and extending the termination date for
the Task Force to be June 30, 2027.
HB 646 — TASK FORCE ON THE CREATION OF A DIVISION OF RETURNING CITIZENS AND EXPANDED REENTRY SERVICES – EXTENSION OF REPORT DEADLINE AND TASK FORCE
Chapter: 113
Summary: Extending the deadline for the reporting requirement for the Task Force
on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry
Services to be October 31, 2026; and extending the termination date for
the Task Force to be June 30, 2027.
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SB 608 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – U NONIMMIGRANT STATUS PETITIONS
Chapter: 114
Summary: Altering the requirements for certification of a U Nonimmigrant Status
Petition; altering the individuals eligible to request a certain official to
certify victim helpfulness relating to certification of a U Nonimmigrant
Status Petition; altering the time periods within which a certain certifying
entity shall certify or decline a certain form under certain circumstances;
and requiring a certifying entity to develop protocols to assist certain
petitioners to take certain actions.
HB 32 — MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – FORENSIC REVIEW BOARD – ESTABLISHED
Chapter: 115
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to establish a forensic
review board at facilities that have charge of persons who have been
committed to the facility as not criminally responsible; authorizing a
forensic review board to make recommendations relating to the release or
rehabilitation of a committed person; requiring the board to give notice at
least 10 days before a meeting concerning the committed person; requiring
the board to give consideration to a written statement offered by the
committed person to the board; etc.
SB 43 — MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – FORENSIC REVIEW BOARD – ESTABLISHED
Chapter: 116
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to establish a forensic
review board at facilities that have charge of persons who have been
committed to the facility as not criminally responsible; authorizing a
forensic board to make recommendations relating to the release or
rehabilitation of a committed person; requiring th e Board to give notice at
least 10 days before a meeting concerning the committed person; requiring
the Board to give consideration to a written statement offered by the
committed person to the Board; etc.
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HB 1020 — CONSUMER PROTECTION – CREDIT REPORTING – MEDICAL DEBT (FAIR MEDICAL DEBT REPORTING ACT)
Chapter: 121
Summary: Prohibiting a consumer reporting agency from furnishing any consumer
report containing certain adverse information relating to a consumer’s
medical debt, or any collection action against a consumer for medical debt,
or maintain a file on a consumer related to medical debt or collections;
prohibiting a person from using medical debt information from a
consumer report for certain purposes; prohibiting a health care facility, a
health care practitioner, or an ambulance service from disclosing medical
debt to a consumer reporting agency; etc.
HB 693 — RENTERS’ RIGHTS AND STABILIZATION ACT OF 2024
Chapter: 124
Summary: Establishing the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs in the Department
of Housing and Community Development to provide certain educational
resources and information to tenants; requiring the Office to develop and
publish a Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Right s; requiring the most recently
published version of the Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Rights to be included
as part of a residential lease; limiting the maximum security deposit
required by a residential lease to 1 month’s rent, except under certain
circumstan ces; etc.
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SB 84 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES – STUDY ON LOCATION OF INDIVIDUALS PRIOR TO AND FOLLOWING INCARCERATION
Chapter: 127
Summary: Requiring the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to
conduct an annual study examining and comparing certain data regarding
an individual’s residence prior to incarceration and on release from a State
correctional facility; and requiring the Department by October 1, 2026,
and each October 1 thereafter, to report the results of the study to certain
committees of the General Assembly.
HB 22 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES – STUDY ON LOCATION OF INDIVIDUALS PRIOR TO AND FOLLOWING INCARCERATION
Chapter: 128
Summary: Requiring the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to
conduct an annual study examining and comparing certain data regarding
an individual’s residence prior to incarceration and on release from a State
correctional facility; and requiring the Department by October 1, 2026,
and each October 1 thereafter, to report the results of the study to certain
committees of the General Assembly.
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HB 485 — ST. MARY’S COUNTY – CORRECTIONS
Chapter: 131
Summary: Adding programs, a day reporting program, an in –patient treatment
program, and a pretrial release supervision program, that the St. Mary’s
County Sheriff is authorized to establish; repealing a requirement that the
Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee collect the earnings of a certain individual
participating in a certain program; and aut horizing the Sheriff or the
Sheriff’s designee to direct an individual participating in a certain program
to provide proof that the individual has made payments toward certain
obligations.
SB 767 — CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF – DEPUTY SHERIFFS AND CORRECTIONAL DEPUTIES – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Chapter: 132
Summary: Providing that full –time deputy sheriffs and correctional deputies at the
rank of major and below in the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office have the
right to organize and negotiate with the County Administrator of Calvert
County and the Calvert County Sheriff with regard to certain wages an d
employee benefits in a certain manner.
SB 271 — MARYLAND TORT CLAIMS ACT – EMPLOYEES OF AN OFFICE OF A SHERIFF
Chapter: 133
Summary: Providing that an employee of the office of a sheriff of a county or
Baltimore City is immune from liability under the Maryland Tort Claims
Act in the same manner as a sheriff or deputy sheriff.
HB 302 — COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS – STATEMENT OF CHARGES – HUMAN SERVICE WORKERS
Chapter: 134
Summary: Expanding certain provisions of law relating to a certain investigation and
recommendation by a State’s Attorney concerning the filing of a statement
of charges against certain professionals to include certain human service
workers.
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HB 301 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – FORENSIC GENETIC GENEALOGICAL DNA ANALYSIS AND SEARCH – AFFIDAVIT FOR JUDICIAL AUTHORIZATION
Chapter: 135
Summary: Altering and clarifying the requirement that a sworn affidavit for judicial
authorization to initiate forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and
search (FGGS) assert that the reasonable investigative leads have been
pursued and failed to identify the p erpetrator and instead requiring that a
sworn affidavit for judicial authorization assert that identity of the
perpetrator is unknown.
HB 413 — CRIMINAL LAW – CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND FIREARMS
Chapter: 136
Summary: Authorizing a person who is at least 21 years of age to manufacture a
personal use amount of cannabis products or concentrated cannabis for
personal use or adult sharing at a private residence if the manufacturing
process does not involve the use of a vola tile solvent; specifying that
manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing certain large
quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances is a felony; altering
the penalties for being a volume dealer and drug kingpin with regard to
cannabis; etc.
HB 1440 — COURTS – PARENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Chapter: 137
Summary: Requiring circuit courthouses in the State, constructed or renovated on or
after October 1, 2025, to maintain on its premises a private lactation room
to be used by certain individuals; providing that breast –feeding mothers
and certain individuals caring f or children under 3 years old may be
excused from jury service; and requiring the Maryland Judiciary to collect
certain information on jury service excusals and report annually to the
Maryland General Assembly beginning by December 31, 2025.
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SB 622 — COURTS – STATE REPORTER – PUBLICATION OF CASES
Chapter: 138
Summary: Repealing a requirement that the State Reporter secure copyright for the
State of published reports of opinions of the Supreme Court of Maryland
and the Appellate Court of Maryland.
HB 787 — COURTS – STATE REPORTER – PUBLICATION OF CASES
Chapter: 139
Summary: Repealing a requirement that the State Reporter secure copyright for the
State of published reports of opinions of the Supreme Court of Maryland
and the Appellate Court of Maryland.
HB 786 — APPELLATE COURT OF MARYLAND – SESSIONS AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter: 140
Summary: Authorizing the Appellate Court of Maryland, in conjunction with the
administrations of secondary and postsecondary educational institutions
in the State, to hold sessions at certain secondary and postsecondary
educational institutions in the State.
HB 241 — MARRIAGE – CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
Chapter: 145
Summary: Clarifying that “spouse” includes a former spouse for purposes of
disclosure of confidential communications occurring during marriage; and
establishing that a spouse, who is the alleged victim, is competent to
disclose a confidential communication between spouses occurring during
their marriage in a criminal action in which one spouse is charged with a
crime against the other spouse.
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SB 142 — MARRIAGE – CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION
Chapter: 146
Summary: Clarifying that “spouse” includes a former spouse for purposes of
disclosure of confidential communications occurring during marriage; and
establishing that a spouse, who is the alleged victim, is competent to
disclose a confidential communication between spouses occurring during
their marriage in a criminal action in which one spouse is charged with a
crime against the other spouse.
HB 442 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – VICTIMS AND WITNESSES – OUT OF COURT STATEMENT OF CHILD TO FORENSIC INTERVIEWER
Chapter: 147
Summary: Expanding the evidentiary rule on the admissibility of out of court
statements made by child victims or witnesses to make admissible an out
of court statement made by a child to a forensic interviewer.
SB 333 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – VICTIMS AND WITNESSES – OUT OF COURT STATEMENT OF CHILD TO FORENSIC INTERVIEWER
Chapter: 148
Summary: Expanding the evidentiary rule on the admissibility of out of court
statements made by child victims or witnesses to make admissible an out
of court statement made by a child to a forensic interviewer.
HB 492 — FREDERICK COUNTY – COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS – CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK
Chapter: 149
Summary: Authorizing the Director of Human Resources of Frederick County to
request from the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository
of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services a State and
national criminal history records check for a prospective or current county
employee or county volunteer; requiring the Central Repository to forward
certain information to certain persons; requiring that the information
remain confidential and that it be used only for personnel –related
purposes; et c.
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HB 293 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – CHILD VICTIMS – TESTIMONY IN CHILD ABUSE CASES
Chapter: 150
Summary: Altering a certain requirement under which a court is authorized to order
that the testimony of a child victim be taken outside a courtroom and
shown in the courtroom by closed circuit television in certain child abuse
cases; requiring the testimony of a child victim taken by closed circuit
television within the courthouse be in a settin g that reasonably mitigates
the likelihood the child victim will suffer emotional distress; etc.
SB 274 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – CHILD VICTIMS – TESTIMONY IN CHILD ABUSE CASES
Chapter: 151
Summary: Altering a certain requirement under which a court is authorized to order
that the testimony of a child victim be taken outside a courtroom and
shown in the courtroom by closed circuit television in certain child abuse
cases; requiring the testimony of a c hild victim taken by closed circuit
television within the courthouse be in a setting that reasonably mitigates
the likelihood the child victim will suffer emotional distress; etc.
SB 348 — CRIMINAL LAW – VISUAL SURVEILLANCE WITH PRURIENT INTENT – MODIFICATIONS
Chapter: 152
Summary: Altering the definition of “private place” as it relates to the prohibition on
conducting visual surveillance with prurient intent of an individual
without the consent of the individual; and altering the prohibition against
conducting visual surveillance w ith prurient intent.
HB 437 — CRIMINAL LAW – VISUAL SURVEILLANCE WITH PRURIENT INTENT – MODIFICATIONS
Chapter: 153
Summary: Altering the definition of “private place” as it relates to the prohibition on
conducting visual surveillance with prurient intent of an individual
without the consent of the individual to include a residence; and altering
the prohibition against conductin g visual surveillance with prurient intent.
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HB 831 — CARROLL COUNTY – PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS – CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK
Chapter: 154
Summary: Repealing certain limitations on the prospective employees or volunteers
of Carroll County for whom the Department of Human Resources of
Carroll County may request a criminal history records check.
SB 418 — CARROLL COUNTY – PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS – CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK
Chapter: 155
Summary: Repealing certain limitations on the prospective employees or volunteers
of Carroll County for whom the Department of Human Resources of
Carroll County may request a criminal history records check.
HB 89 — CRIMINAL LAW – CRIMES RELATING TO ANIMALS – CONVICTION AND SENTENCING
Chapter: 156
Summary: Establishing that certain crimes relating to animals do not include certain
activities; establishing that each animal harmed in a violation of a
prohibition against animal cruelty is a separate offense and shall be
deemed an individual victim for purposes of the sentencing guidelines
stacking rule; establishing that a conviction for a crime relating to animals
may not merge with a conviction for any other crime based on the act
establishing the violation; etc.
SB 152 — CRIMINAL LAW – CRIMES RELATING TO ANIMALS – CONVICTION AND SENTENCING
Chapter: 157
Summary: Establishing that certain crimes relating to animals do not include certain
activities; establishing that each animal harmed in a violation of a
prohibition against animal cruelty is a separate offense and shall be
deemed an individual victim for purposes of the sentencing guidelines
stacking rule; establishing that a conviction for a crime relating to animals
may not merge with a conviction for any other crime based on the act
establishing the violation; etc.
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SB 421 — CRIMINAL LAW – DESTROYING FUNERARY OBJECTS AND CEMETERY ELEMENTS – STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS AND PROHIBITION
Chapter: 158
Summary: Extending from 1 year to 3 years the statute of limitations for prosecutions
relating to destroying funerary objects and other elements of a cemetery
to begin at the time local authorities knew or reasonably should have
known of the violation; and prohibit ing a person from willfully destroying,
damaging, defacing, or removing any part of the grounds of a cemetery.
HB 616 — CRIMINAL LAW – DESTROYING FUNERARY OBJECTS AND CEMETERY ELEMENTS – STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS AND PROHIBITION
Chapter: 159
Summary: Extending from 1 year to 3 years the statute of limitations for prosecutions
relating to destroying funerary objects and other elements of a cemetery
to begin at the time local authorities knew or reasonably should have
known of the violation; and prohibit ing a person from willfully destroying,
damaging, defacing, or removing any part of the grounds of a cemetery.
SB 81 — CRIMINAL LAW – INTERFERENCE WITH A PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT – PENALTIES
Chapter: 160
Summary: Prohibiting a person from taking certain actions with the intent to interrupt
or impair the functioning of a public safety answering point; and providing
that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a felony and on conviction
is subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine of up to $25,000 or
both.
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HB 445 — CRIMINAL LAW – INTERFERENCE WITH A PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT – PENALTIES
Chapter: 161
Summary: Prohibiting a person from taking certain actions with the intent to interrupt
or impair the functioning of a public safety answering point; and providing
that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a felony and on conviction
is subject to imprisonment not to exceed 5 years or a fine of up to $25,
or both.
HB 235 — STATE GOVERNMENT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – CYBERSECURITY REVISIONS
Chapter: 164
Summary: Altering the duties of the Cyber Preparedness Unit in the Maryland
Department of Emergency Management; altering the duties of the Office
of Security Management in the Department of Information Technology;
requiring the Office to submit a yearly report to t he Governor and certain
committees of the General Assembly on the State’s cybersecurity
expenditures and recommendations for changes to the budget; and altering
the responsibilities of the Secretary of Information Technology with
regard to information tech nology policies.
SB 244 — STATE GOVERNMENT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – CYBERSECURITY REVISIONS
Chapter: 165
Summary: Altering the duties of the Cyber Preparedness Unit in the Maryland
Department of Emergency Management; altering the duties of the Office
of Security Management in the Department of Information Technology;
altering the content of a certain report on the act ivities of the Office and
the state of cybersecurity preparedness in the State; and altering the
responsibilities of the Secretary of Information Technology with regard to
information technology policies and a statewide cybersecurity strategy.
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HB 260 — CRIMINAL LAW – DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
Chapter: 180
Summary: Altering the penalties for a person using or possessing with intent to use,
delivering or selling under certain circumstances, or manufacturing or
possessing with intent to deliver or sell under certain circumstances drug
paraphernalia to inject, ingest, i nhale, or otherwise introduce into the
human body a controlled dangerous substance; removing intent to
administer a controlled dangerous substance from a certain list of intents;
etc.
SB 525 — PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY – ILLEGAL DUMPING AND LITTER CONTROL LAW – VIDEO EVIDENCE AND REWARD PROGRAMS
Chapter: 181
Summary: Authorizing Prince George’s County to establish a pilot program allowing
a member of the public to submit video evidence of an alleged violation
of the Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law to a certain enforcement
unit; requiring the program to allow a m ember of the public to receive a
portion of fines collected in relation to the violation; and authorizing the
governing body of Prince George’s County to refer unpaid fines to the
Central Collection Unit of the Department of Budget and Management for
colle ction.
HB 372 — PRINCE GEORGE’S GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – SUNSET REPEAL PG 403 –25
Chapter: 182
Summary: Repealing the termination of certain provisions of law establishing the
Prince George’s Gateway Development Authority.
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SB 375 — CRIMES RELATING TO ANIMALS – RESTRICTIONS ON KEEPING ROOSTERS
Chapter: 184
Summary: Prohibiting, beginning January 1, 2027, a certain person from keeping a
rooster movement –constrained through use of a certain enclosure or
tether, subject to certain exceptions; establishing that a violation of the Act
is a civil offense; and providing tha t the Act may be enforced by any State
or local law enforcement officers or local animal control authority for the
jurisdiction where the violation occurs.
HB 513 — CRIMES RELATING TO ANIMALS – RESTRICTIONS ON KEEPING ROOSTERS
Chapter: 185
Summary: Prohibiting, beginning January 1, 2027, a certain person from keeping a
rooster movement –constrained through use of a certain enclosure or
tether, subject to certain exceptions; establishing that a violation of the Act
is a civil offense; and providing the Act may be enforced by any State or
local law enforcement officers or local animal control authority for the
jurisdiction where the violation occurs.
HB 698 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT – DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, SURCHARGES, AND EXCISE TAXES – REPORTING
Chapter: 186
Summary: Requiring county governments to make a certain report by July 1 each
year to the Department of Planning on the amount, use, and location of the
use of county development impact fees, surcharges, and excise taxes; and
requiring county governments to make certain reports to the Department
of Planning identifying certain local laws.
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SB 814 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT – DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, SURCHARGES, AND EXCISE TAXES – REPORTING
Chapter: 187
Summary: Requiring county governments to make a certain report by July 1 each
year to the Department of Planning on the amount, use, and location of the
use of county development impact fees, surcharges, and excise taxes; and
requiring county governments to make ce rtain reports to the Department
of Planning identifying certain local laws.
SB 46 — REAL PROPERTY – WRONGFUL DETAINER – TIME OF HEARING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS
Chapter: 188
Summary: Requiring a certain hearing to be held not more than 10 business days after
a certain complaint is filed; and altering requirements relating to service
of process in a wrongful detainer action.
HB 943 — CRIMINAL LAW – CRIMES OF MALICIOUS OR FRAUDULENT BURNING – PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
Chapter: 189
Summary: Prohibiting a person from committing a certain crime of malicious or
fraudulent burning that causes the death of or serious physical injury to a
firefighter; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of
a felony and on conviction is sub ject to imprisonment not to exceed
years.
SB 334 — CRIMINAL LAW – CRIMES OF MALICIOUS OR FRAUDULENT BURNING – PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES
Chapter: 190
Summary: Prohibiting a person from committing a certain crime of malicious or
fraudulent burning that causes the death of or serious physical injury to a
firefighter; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of
a felony and on conviction is sub ject to imprisonment not to exceed
years.
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SB 11 — ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT ACT OF 2025
Chapter: 191
Summary: Providing that multiple thefts committed by the same person in multiple
counties under one scheme or continuing course of conduct may be joined
and prosecuted in any county in which any one of the thefts occurred;
prohibiting one or more persons from commi tting a series of thefts from
retail merchants over a 90 –day period with an aggregate value exceeding
$1,500; requiring a court to make a finding as to whether a certain crime
is organized retail theft under certain circumstances for a certain purpose;
etc.
HB 179 — ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT ACT OF 2025
Chapter: 192
Summary: Providing that multiple thefts committed by the same person in multiple
counties under one scheme or continuing course of conduct may be joined
and prosecuted in any county in which any one of the thefts occurred;
prohibiting one or more persons from commi tting a series of thefts from
retail merchants over a 90 –day period with an aggregate value exceeding
$1,500; requiring a court to make a finding as to whether a certain crime
is organized retail theft under certain circumstances for a certain purpose;
etc.
SB 891 — LAND USE AND REAL PROPERTY – ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS – REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS
Chapter: 196
Summary: Establishing the policy of the State to promote and encourage the creation
of accessory dwelling units on land with a single –family detached
dwelling unit as the primary dwelling unit in order to meet the housing
needs of the citizens of the State; requiri ng, on or before October 1, 2026,
the legislative body of certain counties or municipal corporations to adopt
a local law authorizing the development of accessory dwelling units on
land with a single –family detached dwelling unit as the primary dwelling
unit; etc.
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HB 1466 — LAND USE AND REAL PROPERTY – ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS – REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS
Chapter: 197
Summary: Establishing the policy of the State to promote and encourage the creation
of accessory dwelling units on land with a single –family detached
dwelling unit as the primary dwelling unit in order to meet the housing
needs of the citizens of the State; requiri ng, on or before October 1, 2026,
the legislative body of certain counties or municipal corporations to adopt
a local law authorizing the development of accessory dwelling units on
land with certain single –family detached dwelling units subject to certain
requirements; etc.
HB 1018 — FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS – CONVENTIONAL HOME MORTGAGE LOANS – ASSUMPTION AND REQUIRED DISCLOSURES
Chapter: 202
Summary: Requiring banking institutions, credit unions, mortgage lenders, mortgage
lending businesses, and mortgage loan originators to include a certain
provision in certain conventional home mortgage loans authorizing a
certain borrower to purchase the property i nterest of a certain borrower in
connection with a decree of absolute divorce if the lending entity
determines that the assuming borrower qualifies for the loan; applying
certain provisions of the Act retroactively; etc.
SB 689 — FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS – CONVENTIONAL HOME MORTGAGE LOANS – ASSUMPTION AND REQUIRED DISCLOSURES
Chapter: 203
Summary: Requiring banking institutions, credit unions, mortgage lenders, mortgage
lending businesses, and mortgage loan originators to include a certain
provision in certain conventional home mortgage loans authorizing a
certain borrower to purchase the property i nterest of a certain borrower in
connection with a decree of absolute divorce if the lending entity
determines that the assuming borrower qualifies for the loan; and applying
certain provisions of the Act retroactively.
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HB 208 — CONSUMER PROTECTION – FALSE ADVERTISING – DIGITAL GOODS
Chapter: 206
Summary: Prohibiting a person that is a seller from advertising or offering for sale a
digital good using certain terminology unless, before executing the sale, a
certain affirmative acknowledgment is received from the purchaser or a
certain clear and conspicuous statement is provided by the s eller; and
establishing that a violation of the Act is an unfair, abusive, or deceptive
trade practice subject to certain enforcement and penalty provisions.
HB 1046 — MECHANICAL REPAIR CONTRACTS – TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
Chapter: 207
Summary: Prohibiting a mechanical repair contract from containing a provision
precluding coverage for service to a motor vehicle solely for issues
identified in a technical services bulletin and prohibiting the denial of a
service claim solely for such an issue by a guarantor or provider.
HB 227 — CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS – ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES – NONESCHEAT CAPITAL CREDITS
Chapter: 212
Summary: Providing that certain unclaimed money held by an electric cooperative
and due to a past member is not considered abandoned property; and
authorizing an electric cooperative to use this money only to assist
members of the cooperative or make donations to nonprofit, charitable
organizations.
SB 561 — CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS – ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES – NONESCHEAT CAPITAL CREDITS
Chapter: 213
Summary: Providing that certain unclaimed money held by an electric cooperative
and due to a past member is not considered abandoned property; and
authorizing an electric cooperative to use this money only to assist
members of the cooperative or make donations to n onprofit, charitable
organizations approved by the cooperative’s board of directors.
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HB 88 — ESTATES AND TRUSTS – MARYLAND TRUST DECANTING ACT – NOTIFICATION AND DOCUMENT TRANSMITTAL
Chapter: 221
Summary: Specifying the manner in which notice regarding an exercise of the
decanting power or the sending of a document under the Maryland Trust
Decanting Act is required to be provided.
SB 158 — ESTATES AND TRUSTS – MARYLAND TRUST DECANTING ACT – NOTIFICATION AND DOCUMENT TRANSMITTAL
Chapter: 222
Summary: Specifying the manner in which notice regarding an exercise of the
decanting power or the sending of a document under the Maryland Trust
Decanting Act is required to be provided.
SB 19 — ESTATES AND TRUSTS – COMPENSATION OF GUARDIANS OF
Chapter: 223
Summary: PROPERTY AND TRUSTEEs
Clarifying the commissions that a guardian of the property may charge;
authorizing a trustee of a trust to charge compensation that is reasonable
under the circumstances; and authorizing trustees who are financial
institutions or members of the Maryland Ba r to charge compensation that
is reasonable under the circumstances and calculated in accordance with a
schedule of rates filed with an appropriate agency.
HB 27 — ESTATES AND TRUSTS – COMPENSATION OF GUARDIANS OF PROPERTY AND TRUSTEES
Chapter: 224
Summary: Clarifying the commissions that a guardian of the property may charge;
authorizing a trustee of a trust to charge compensation that is reasonable
under the circumstances; and authorizing trustees who are financial
institutions or members of the Maryland Ba r to charge compensation that
is reasonable under the circumstances and calculated in accordance with a
schedule of rates filed with an appropriate agency.
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HB 261 — ESTATES AND TRUSTS – PRIORITY OF CLAIMS ON AN ESTATE – UNPAID CHILD SUPPORT
Chapter: 225
Summary: Prioritizing the payment of unpaid child support over certain other claims
on an estate of a decedent with insufficient assets to pay all claims in full.
HB 323 — DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AND MARRIAGE – REQUIRED INFORMATION
Chapter: 226
Summary: Clarifying required information for registering a domestic partnership or
obtaining a marriage license; and requiring a declaration of domestic
partnership filed with the register of wills to include the Social Security
number of each domestic partner who has a Social Security number.
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SB 286 — DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP AND MARRIAGE – REQUIRED INFORMATION
Chapter: 227
Summary: Clarifying required information for registering a domestic partnership or
obtaining a marriage license; and requiring a declaration of domestic
partnership filed with the register of wills to include the Social Security
number of each domestic partner who has a Social Security number.
HB 146 — ESTATES AND TRUSTS – RESIGNATION OF TRUSTEE – NOTICE
Chapter: 228
Summary: Authorizing the trustee of a trust to resign under the Maryland Trust Act
on 30 days’ notice to qualified beneficiaries, the settlor, if living, all
cotrustees, and any person that has a right to replace or appoint a successor
to the resigning trustee.
SB 126 — ESTATES AND TRUSTS – RESIGNATION OF TRUSTEE – NOTICE
Chapter: 229
Summary: Authorizing the trustee of a trust to resign under the Maryland Trust Act
on 30 days’ notice to qualified beneficiaries, the settlor, if living, all
cotrustees, and any person that has a right to replace or appoint a successor
to the resigning trustee.
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HB 716 — HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – STATEWIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE VOUCHER PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 234
Summary: Including the Department of Housing and Community Development in the
definition of “public housing agency” for the purposes of the Statewide
Rental Assistance Voucher Program; authorizing a public housing agency
to administer the Program in accordance with a local administrative plan;
authorizing the Department to project –base up to 100% of its authorized
voucher units; altering the manner in which the Department and each
public housing agency shall prioritize vouchers and housing assistance
payments for ce rtain families; etc.
SB 48 — DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES – IDENTIFICATION CARDS – VETERAN STATUS NOTATION
Chapter: 247
Summary: Authorizing the Department of General Services to include a notation on
a certain identification card indicating that the holder is a veteran under
certain circumstances; requiring the Department to obtain the consent of a
certain holder of an identificati on card before transmitting certain
information to a certain executive agency; and prohibiting the Department
from transmitting certain information obtained on an application for an
identification card except under certain circumstances.
SB 67 — HEALTH OCCUPATIONS BOARDS – NOTATION OF VETERAN STATUS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS
Chapter: 248
Summary: Authorizing health occupations boards to include a notation indicating
veteran status on a license, certificate, registration, or public profile.
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SB 89 — DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT – NOTATION OF VETERAN STATUS
Chapter: 249
Summary: Authorizing the Department of the Environment to establish a certain
process in collaboration with one or more boards under the Department’s
direction and control that requires a board to include a notation indicating
veteran status on a professional licen se or certificate.
SB 114 — MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR – LICENSES – NOTATION OF VETERAN STATUS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS
Chapter: 250
Summary: Authorizing units in the Maryland Department of Labor to establish a
certain process to include a notation of veteran status on an occupational
license.
SB 85 — BRAILLE FLAG MEMORIAL ACT OF 2025
Chapter: 251
Summary: Requiring the Department of Veterans and Military Families to designate
a location for an American braille tactile flag to be placed on the grounds
of one or more State veterans’ cemeteries to honor members of the
uniformed services, veterans, and other in dividuals in the State who are
blind or visually impaired.
HB 455 — BRAILLE FLAG MEMORIAL ACT OF 2025
Chapter: 252
Summary: Requiring the Department of Veterans and Military Families to designate
a location for an American braille tactile flag to be placed on the grounds
of one or more State veterans’ cemeteries to honor members of the
uniformed services, veterans, and other individuals in the State who are
blind or visually impaired.
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SB 275 — MODERNIZATION OF MILITARY LAWS ACT
Chapter: 253
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; requiring the Secretary of
Veterans and Military Families to develop certain policies related to life
transitions of veterans, servic e members, and military families; and
altering the application of certain provisions of law related to veterans, the
uniformed services, and the filing of certificates of candidacy, the powers
of the Governor, State veterans’ cemeteries, and housing and em ployment
discrimination.
HB 448 — MODERNIZATION OF MILITARY LAWS ACT
Chapter: 254
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; requiring the Secretary of
Veterans and Military Families to develop certain policies related to life
transitions of veterans, service members, and military families; and
altering the application of certain provisions of law related to veterans, the
uniformed services, and the filing of certificates of candidacy, the powers
of the Governor, State veterans’ cemeteries, and housing and employment
discrimination.
HB 466 — HEALTH EQUALITY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 259
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; and altering the application
of certain provisions of law governing public health, the regulation of
health occupations, and housing vouchers and assistance to apply to all
uniformed services, rather than only the armed forces.
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SB 277 — HEALTH EQUALITY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 260
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; and altering the application
of certain provisions of law governing public health, the regulation of
health occupations, and housing vouchers and assistance to apply to all
uniformed se rvices, rather than only the armed forces.
SB 280 — JUDICIAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 261
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; and altering the application
of certain provisions of judicial proceedings, corrections, criminal, family,
public safety, and real pr operty laws to apply to all uniformed services,
rather than only the armed forces.
HB 1060 — JUDICIAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 262
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; and altering the application
of certain provisions of judicial proceedings, corrections, criminal, family,
public safety, and real property laws to apply to all uniformed services,
rather than only the armed forces.
HB 475 — TRANSPORTATION EQUALITY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 263
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; and altering the application
of certain provisions of law governing transportation to apply to all
uniformed services, rather than on ly certain uniformed services.
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SB 281 — TRANSPORTATION EQUALITY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 264
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; altering the application of
certain provisions of law governing transportation to apply to all
uniformed services, rather than only certain uniformed services; and
exempting certain vehicles owned by licensed dealers from a certain
excise tax if the vehicl es are provided to customers for use while the
customers’ vehicles are undergoing repair, maintenance, or other dealer
services.
SB 282 — RECREATIONAL EQUALITY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 265
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; altering the application of
certain provisions of law governing public health and the regulation of
health occupations to apply to al l uniformed services, rather than only the
armed forces; altering the circumstances under which licenses for fishing
in tidal waters do not lapse; etc.
HB 494 — RECREATIONAL EQUALITY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS ACT
Chapter: 266
Summary: Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services;
altering the rule of interpretation for “veteran”; altering the application of
certain provisions of law governing public health and the regulation of
health occupations to apply to al l uniformed services, rather than only the
armed forces; altering the circumstances under which licenses for fishing
in tidal waters do not lapse; etc.
SB 172 — MARYLAND VETERANS TRUST – BOARD OF TRUSTEES – MEMBERSHIP
Chapter: 267
Summary: Altering the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Maryland
Veterans Trust to include the Secretary of Disabilities or the Secretary’s
designee.
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SB 182 — MARYLAND VETERANS SERVICE ANIMAL PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY – FAMILY MEMBERS OF VETERANS
Chapter: 268
Summary: Expanding eligibility for the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program
to include a spouse or dependent of an eligible veteran.
SB 309 — DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES – COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 269
Summary: Requiring the Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program in the
Department of Veterans and Military Families to expand certain services
to include service members and their families; and requiring the Secretary
of Veterans and Military Families to subm it an annual report by December
1 each year to the Governor and the General Assembly that includes a
general assessment of communication methods utilized in support of the
Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program.
HB 699 — GENERAL PROVISIONS – VETERANS BENEFITS – HONORABLE DISCHARGE
Chapter: 270
Summary: Defining “honorable discharge” with respect to any State program of
benefits, rights, or privileges applicable to a veteran to include certain
discharges.
SB 491 — GENERAL PROVISIONS – VETERANS BENEFITS – HONORABLE DISCHARGE
Chapter: 271
Summary: Defining “honorable discharge” with respect to any State program of
benefits, rights, or privileges applicable to a veteran to include certain
discharges.
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SB 872 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT – HIRING AND PROMOTION PREFERENCES FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS (FAMILIES SERVE ACT)
Chapter: 272
Summary: Authorizing counties and municipalities to grant a preference in the hiring
and promotion to eligible veterans, spouses of an eligible service member,
spouses of certain eligible veterans and eligible service members, and
surviving spouses of deceased elig ible veterans; authorizing counties and
municipalities to adopt a local law that allows for the application of a
certain credit on a selection test for eligible spouses, eligible veterans, and
certain spouses and surviving spouses; etc.
HB 1443 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT – HIRING AND PROMOTION PREFERENCES FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS (FAMILIES SERVE ACT)
Chapter: 273
Summary: Authorizing counties and municipalities to grant a preference in hiring and
promotion to eligible veterans, spouses of an eligible service member,
spouses of certain eligible veterans and eligible service members, and
surviving spouses of deceased eligible veterans; and authorizing counties
and municipalities to adopt a local law that allows for the application of a
certain credit on a selection test for eligible spouses, eligible veterans, and
certain spouses and surviving spouses.
HB 1080 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT – LOCAL PERSONNEL – LEAVE WITH PAY
Chapter: 274
Summary: Establishing that governmental units may provide disaster service leave
with pay to certain employees; establishing that an employee of a
governmental unit of a county or a municipality in the State may be
entitled to disaster service leave with pay under certain circumstances;
authorizing certain governmental units to waive certain requirements for
disaster service leave; and authorizing a governmental unit of a county or
a municipality to provide leave with pay under certain circumstances.
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SB 123 — BOATING ACCIDENTS – DUTY TO STOP AT THE SCENE, RENDER ASSISTANCE, AND PROVIDE INFORMATION – PENALTIES
Chapter: 275
Summary: Requiring the operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident, or
other casualty to stop the vessel as close as possible to the scene of the
collision, accident, or casualty until the operator has rendered certain
assistance and provided certain inf ormation; establishing certain criminal
penalties for the operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident, or
other casualty who does not take certain actions in violation of the Act;
etc.
SB 308 — ELECTION LAW – CHIEF ELECTION JUDGES – PARTY AFFILIATION
Chapter: 276
Summary: Requiring the election director of a local board of elections to designate
chief election judges from certain political parties to each polling place
except under certain circumstances; and requiring an election director who
is unable to designate chief ju dges for a polling place at least 45 days
before the start of early voting to make a certain designation in a certain
manner.
SB 685 — ELECTION LAW – LOCAL BOARDS OF ELECTIONS – LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Chapter: 277
Summary: Establishing the Language Assistance Program; requiring a local board of
elections to participate in the Program if the State Board determines that
there is a significant need for language assistance to voters in the county
in a language other than English ; requiring the State Board to designate,
no later than February 1 of the year of the election, certain languages other
than English in which a local board that is required to participate in the
Program must provide assistance to voters; etc.
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HB 983 — ELECTION LAW – LOCAL BOARDS OF ELECTIONS – LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Chapter: 278
Summary: Establishing the Language Assistance Program; requiring a local board of
elections to participate in the Program if the State Board determines that
there is a significant need for language assistance to voters in the county
in a language other than English ; requiring the State Board to designate,
not later than February 1 of the year of the election, certain languages other
than English in which a local board that is required to participate in the
Program must provide assistance to voters; etc.
HB 825 — MARYLAND SMALL BUSINESS RETIREMENT SAVINGS BOARD – MEMBERSHIP – ALTERATION
Chapter: 291
Summary: Adding the Comptroller, or the Comptroller’s designee, as a member to
the Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board.
SB 41 — MARYLAND SMALL BUSINESS RETIREMENT SAVINGS BOARD – MEMBERSHIP – ALTERATION
Chapter: 292
Summary: Adding the Comptroller, or the Comptroller’s designee, as a member to
the Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board.
SB 522 — HOME BUILDERS – NEW HOME SALES – NOTICE OF APPLIANCE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Chapter: 295
Summary: Requiring a person registered to build a new home to provide at the time
of closing for the initial sale of a new home information about the
warranties for appliances registered by the person, including the date of
the warranty registration and the time re maining under the warranty.
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SB 785 — LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – UNPAID PARENTAL LEAVE – DEFINITION OF EMPLOYER
Chapter: 296
Summary: Altering the definition of “employer” to exclude employers who are
covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for the current year
from being required to provide to employees a certain unpaid parental
leave benefit in the State.
HB 463 — VEHICLE LAWS – MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION – 3–HOUR ROADWAY SAFETY DRIVING EDUCATION PROGRAM – REQUIREMENTS
Chapter: 297
Summary: Altering the requirements of the 3 –hour Roadway Safety Driving
Education Program established by the Motor Vehicle Administration for
certain applicants for driver’s licenses; and requiring the Administration
to adopt regulations establishing criteria for certifying a private entity to
offer the 3 –hour Roadway Safety Education Program.
SB 471 — VEHICLE LAWS – MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION – 3–HOUR ROADWAY SAFETY DRIVING EDUCATION PROGRAM – REQUIREMENTS
Chapter: 298
Summary: Altering the requirements of the 3 –hour Roadway Safety Driving
Education Program established by the Motor Vehicle Administration for
certain applicants for driver’s licenses; and requiring the Administration
to adopt regulations establishing criteria for c ertifying a private entity to
offer the 3 –hour Roadway Safety Education Program.
SB 109 — MARYLAND PUBLIC ETHICS LAW – SCHOOL BOARDS – COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
Chapter: 299
Summary: Requiring each school board to certify to the State Ethics Commission, on
or before October 1 each year, that the school board is in compliance with
certain requirements of the Maryland Public Ethics Law.
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HB 932 — PUBLIC ETHICS – CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND BLIND TRUST – GOVERNOR
Chapter: 300
Summary: Requiring the Governor to place certain interests into a certain certified
blind trust or divest of certain interests within 6 months after taking the
oath of office; requiring the Governor to enter into a nonparticipation
agreement with the State Ethics C ommission for any interests not included
in a blind trust; authorizing the Ethics Commission to impose a fine of up
to $5,000 for each violation of the Act; requiring the Commission to adopt
regulations to carry out the Act including standards for types of interests
that be exempted; etc.
SB 842 — ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES – SEIZURE AND WHOLESALER RECORD –KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter: 305
Summary: Authorizing the Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Cannabis Commission to seize electronic smoking devices that are sold or
offered for sale in violation of certain provisions of law without a warrant;
establishing procedures for the return of certain property seized by the
Executive Director; and establishing certain record –keeping requirements
for electronic smoking devices wholesaler distributors and wholesaler
importers.
SB 371 — STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY – RENEWAL NOTICES – ELECTRONIC MEANS
Chapter: 306
Summary: Requiring the State Board of Pharmacy to send renewal notices to
licensees, permit holders, and registrants by electronic means, rather than
by first –class mail, unless the licensee, permit holder, or registrant
requests to receive the renewal notice by fi rst–class mail.
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HB 565 — STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY – RENEWAL NOTICES – ELECTRONIC MEANS
Chapter: 307
Summary: Requiring the State Board of Pharmacy to send renewal notices to
licensees, permit holders, and registrants by electronic means, rather than
by first –class mail, unless the licensee, permit holder, or registrant
requests to receive the renewal notice by fi rst–class mail.
SB 830 — WORKERS’ COMPENSATION – CLAIMS APPLICATION FORM – AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Chapter: 308
Summary: Altering the entities to which a claimant is required to authorize the release
in a claim application filed with the Workers’ Compensation Commission
to include the Uninsured Employers’ Fund and the Subsequent Injury
Fund; altering the information which a claimant is required to authorize
the release in a claim application to include additional claims filed by the
claimant and information in the custody of the Commission; etc.
SB 695 — LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – UNINSURED EMPLOYERS’ FUND BOARD – MEMBERSHIP AND RESERVES
Chapter: 309
Summary: Altering the membership of the Uninsured Employers’ Fund Board; and
requiring, rather than authorizing, the Board to establish reserves to meet
potential losses of the Uninsured Employers’ Fund.
SB 93 — ELECTION LAW – ABSENTEE BALLOTS – NOTICE TO REQUEST APPLICATION
Chapter: 310
Summary: Requiring the local board of elections to send a written notice regarding a
request for a State –approved absentee ballot application with a specimen
ballot and any other mailings to voters and eligible voters to further
awareness of the option of mail –in v oting, except under certain
circumstances.
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SB 645 — ELECTION LAW – GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION – DATE
Chapter: 311
Summary: Altering, from the last Tuesday in June to the fourth Tuesday in June, the
date for the primary election in the year of the gubernatorial election.
HB 945 — ELECTION LAW – GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION – DATE
Chapter: 312
Summary: Altering, from the last Tuesday in June to the fourth Tuesday in June, the
date for the primary election in the year of the gubernatorial election.
SB 722 — DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT – DEFINITION OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
Chapter: 329
Summary: Defining the term “ecological restoration” as an activity undertaken with
the goal of recovering, re –establishing, or enhancing a degraded,
damaged, or destroyed ecosystem through improvements to physical,
chemical, or biological characteristics or process es, returning natural or
historical functions or services, or protecting or improving resiliency.
HB 1155 — DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT – DEFINITION OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
Chapter: 330
Summary: Defining the term “ecological restoration” as an activity undertaken with
the goal of recovering, re –establishing, or enhancing a degraded,
damaged, or destroyed ecosystem through improvements to physical,
chemical, or biological characteristics or processes, returning natural or
historical functions or services, or protecting or improving resiliency.
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SB 846 — BUSINESS REGULATION – CELLULAR PHONE CARRIERS – AUTHORIZED USERS
Chapter: 334
Summary: Requiring a cellular phone carrier to allow a customer of record who is
responsible for payment of an account to have the option to designate other
individuals as authorized users on the customer’s account and to allow an
authorized user to take certain ac tions in connection with the account.
SB 529 — BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS – EXAMINATION
Chapter: 338
Summary: Requiring an applicant for a license to practice engineering to pass an
examination in the fundamentals of engineering given by the State Board
for Professional Engineers before passing the required examination in the
principles and practice of engineering.
HB 1021 — REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS – LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION – QUALIFICATIONS
Chapter: 341
Summary: Prohibiting the State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal
Management Companies, and Home Inspectors from requiring an
applicant to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher to qualify for a certain
certification or licensure as a real estate appraiser .
HB 497 — RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE PROGRAMS – TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES – REGULATION (PREVENTING ABDUCTION IN YOUTH TRANSPORT ACT OF 2025)
Chapter: 343
Summary: Prohibiting transportation companies that transport children to residential
child care programs from using certain restraints unless there is a
substantial likelihood of imminent serious physical harm to a child or
others; prohibiting transportation companies that transport children to
residential child care programs from picking up children between the
hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.; authorizing an individual and the Attorney
General to bring a certain civil action against certain transportation
companies; and applying the Act prospecti vely.
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SB 400 — RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE PROGRAMS – TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES – REGULATION (PREVENTING ABDUCTION IN YOUTH TRANSPORT ACT OF 2025)
Chapter: 344
Summary: Prohibiting transportation companies that transport children to residential
child care programs from using certain restraints unless there is a
substantial likelihood of imminent serious physical harm to a child or
others; prohibiting transportation compan ies that transport children to
residential child care programs from picking up children between the
hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.; authorizing an individual and the Attorney
General to bring a certain civil action against certain transportation
companies; and applying the Act prospectively.
HB 672 — SCHOOL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PERSONNEL ASSESSMENT AND MARYLAND COUNCIL ON ADVANCEMENT OF SCHOOL –BASED HEALTH CENTERS
Chapter: 345
Summary: Requiring the State Department of Education and the Maryland
Department of Health jointly to conduct an assessment of school health
and wellness personnel each year; altering the membership of the
Maryland Council on Advancement of School –Based Health Cent ers; and
requiring the Department and the State Department of Education to
annually report to the General Assembly on the findings of the assessment
beginning December 1, 2027, and publish the report on the website of each
agency.
SB 102 — INSURANCE POOLING – PUBLIC ENTITY – DEFINITION
Chapter: 350
Summary: Altering the definition of “public entity” to include a Resilience Authority
for purposes of insurance pooling.
HB 100 — INSURANCE POOLING – PUBLIC ENTITY – DEFINITION
Chapter: 351
Summary: Altering the definition of “public entity” to include a Resilience Authority
for purposes of insurance pooling.
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SB 617 — STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGISTS – LICENSING – EYELASH EXTENSIONS
Chapter: 354
Summary: Authorizing the State Board of Cosmetology to issue a limited license to
provide eyelash extension services; altering the definition of “provide
esthetic services” to include providing eyelash extension services; and
requiring an applicant for a limited li cense to provide eyelash extension
services to be at least 17 years old and have successfully completed a 9th
grade education or equivalent, received certain training, and passed a
practical and written examination.
HB 1223 — STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGISTS – LICENSING – EYELASH EXTENSIONS
Chapter: 355
Summary: Authorizing the State Board of Cosmetology to issue a limited license to
provide eyelash extension services; altering the definition of “provide
esthetic services” to include providing eyelash extension services; and
requiring an applicant for a limited li cense to provide eyelash extension
services to be at least 17 years old, have successfully completed a 9th
grade education or equivalent, received certain training, and passed a
practical and written examination.
SB 734 — BUSINESS REGULATION – LICENSING – DEFINITION OF STORAGE WAREHOUSE
Chapter: 358
Summary: Altering, with respect to business licensing requirements in the State, the
definition of “storage warehouse” to exclude a self –service storage
facility.
HB 968 — BUSINESS REGULATION – LICENSING – DEFINITION OF STORAGE WAREHOUSE
Chapter: 359
Summary: Altering, with respect to business licensing requirements in the State, the
definition of “storage warehouse” to exclude a self –service storage
facility.
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SB 162 — AGRICULTURE – DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORITY OVER IDENTIFICATION, INSPECTION, AND SALE OF CANTALOUPES – REPEAL
Chapter: 360
Summary: Repealing the Department of Agriculture’s authority over the
identification, inspection, and sale of cantaloupes.
SB 147 — STATE BOARD OF STATIONARY ENGINEERS – MEMBER APPOINTMENTS – ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE
Chapter: 361
Summary: Providing that the Governor appoint members of the State Board of
Stationary Engineers with the advice and consent of the Senate.
SB 57 — FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, CREMATORIES, AND REDUCTION FACILITIES – DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED REMAINS – VETERANS
Chapter: 362
Summary: Requiring a licensed funeral establishment, crematory operator, or
reduction facility to take certain actions if a certain veterans service
organization does not take possession of certain unclaimed cremains,
hydrolyzed remains, or soil remains that qualif y for a plot in a veterans
cemetery within a certain period of time.
HB 46 — PUBLIC HEALTH – CANNABIS PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL – MEMBERSHIP
Chapter: 364
Summary: Altering the membership of the Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council
to include the Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Administration, or the
Administrator’s designee, and the Executive Director of the Office of
Social Equity in the Maryland Cannabis Adm inistration, or the Executive
Director’s designee.
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SB 222 — PUBLIC HEALTH – CANNABIS PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL – MEMBERSHIP
Chapter: 365
Summary: Altering the membership of the Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council
to include the Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Administration or the
Administrator’s designee and the Executive Director of the Office of
Social Equity in the Maryland Cannabis Admin istration or the Executive
Director’s designee.
SB 207 — DRUNK AND DRUG –IMPAIRED DRIVING AND FAILURE TO REMAIN AT THE SCENE – REVOCATION OF DRIVER’S LICENSE
Chapter: 366
Summary: Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to revoke the driver’s license
of a person who has been convicted of impaired driving that contributes
to an accident, or fails to remain at the scene of an accident, that results in
the death or life –threatening injury to another person; and authorizing a
person whose driver’s license is revoked under the Act or for homicide by
motor vehicle while impaired to apply for license reinstatement after a
certain period of time.
HB 415 — STATE LIBRARY AGENCY – FAMILY LITERACY PILOT PROGRAM – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 367
Summary: Establishing the Family Literacy Pilot Program administered by the State
Library Agency in consultation with the Department of Public Safety and
Correctional Services and the Correctional Education Council to enable
certain incarcerated individuals to read aloud to their children by prepa ring
a recording; and requiring the State Library Agency to submit a certain
report on or before December 1, 2028.
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SB 378 — STATE LIBRARY AGENCY – FAMILY LITERACY PILOT PROGRAM – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 368
Summary: Establishing the Family Literacy Pilot Program administered by the State
Library Agency in consultation with the Department of Public Safety and
Correctional Services and the Correctional Education Council to foster
and strengthen family relationships by e nabling certain incarcerated
individuals to read aloud to their children by preparing a recording of a
children’s book; and requiring the State Library Agency to submit a report
to the General Assembly on the results of the Program on or before
December 1, 2028.
HB 538 — DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – FEDERAL COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM – ADMINISTRATION
Chapter: 370
Summary: Requiring the Family Investment Administration in the Department of
Human Services to be the central coordinating and directing agency of the
federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program using certain funds and
resources; and repealing the requirement that the Secretary of Aging
administer the Program.
SB 445 — DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – FEDERAL COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM – ADMINISTRATION
Chapter: 371
Summary: Requiring the Family Investment Administration in the Department of
Human Services to be the central coordinating and directing agency of the
federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program using certain funds and
resources; and repealing the requirement that the Secretary of Aging
administer the Program.
HB 881 — FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM – CHILD SUPPORT
Chapter: 373
Summary: Phasing in a requirement that all child support received in a month pass
through to a family seeking assistance under the Family Investment
Program and prohibiting the consideration of child support in computing
the amount of assistance received.
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HB 785 — COMMON OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES AND ZONING AUTHORITIES – OPERATION OF FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES – LIMITATIONS
Chapter: 375
Summary: Prohibiting a provision in certain documents of certain cooperative
housing corporations from prohibiting or restricting the establishment or
operation of certain family child care homes; prohibiting a provision in
certain documents of certain cooperative housing corporations from
limiting the number of children for which certain family child care homes
provide family child care below the number authorized by the State
Department of Education; etc.
HB 1148 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT INSURANCE – LAPSES IN COVERAGE – PROHIBITION ON DENIAL
Chapter: 381
Summary: Prohibiting an insurer, with respect to residential condominium unit
insurance, from refusing to issue a policy based solely on a prior lapse in
coverage of the applicant if the lapse was due to an insurer’s withdrawal
from the market, the lapse in coverag e was for no longer than 90 days, the
applicant provides an affidavit that the applicant has not incurred any
losses during the lapse in coverage, and the applicant provides any other
documentation required by the insurer.
HB 1162 — HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR –CONDITIONING, OR REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS – EQUIPMENT SALES
Chapter: 386
Summary: Prohibiting a person from knowingly offering to sell or selling heating,
ventilation, air –conditioning, or refrigeration equipment to an individual
that does not hold a certain license issued by the Board of Heating,
Ventilation, Air –Conditioning, or Refri geration Contractors except under
certain circumstances; requiring certain persons to provide a certain notice
to purchasers of heating, ventilation, air –conditioning, or refrigeration
equipment at the time of sale; etc.
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HB 452 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING – GUIDANCE AND USE OF STATE FUNDS
Chapter: 389
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Green Building Council, on or before October 1,
2026, to update or develop guidance for the purchase of outdoor lighting
fixtures in consideration of certain recommendations; prohibiting State
funds from being used to install or repl ace certain permanent outdoor
luminaires for lighting unless certain requirements are met; altering the
requirements for the use of State funds for the installation or replacement
of certain permanent outdoor luminaires for lighting; applying the Act
prosp ectively; etc.
HB 586 — ELECTION LAW – ELECTION JUDGES – COMPENSATION
Chapter: 390
Summary: Requiring a local board of elections to pay an election judge compensation
for completing a certain course of instruction only after the election judge
actually serves an election day or early voting day; and authorizing a
public school student in the Stat e to earn hours toward the service– learning
graduation requirement or receive election judge compensation for service
as an election judge.
HB 839 — ELECTION LAW – PROVISIONAL BALLOTS – NONPARTISAN BOARD OF EDUCATION CONTESTS
Chapter: 391
Summary: Providing that a voter is qualified to vote a provisional ballot if the
provisional ballot was cast because the voter claimed a different political
party affiliation from the political party affiliation on record for the voter
and the voter made a selectio n in a nonpartisan board of education contest;
and requiring a local board of canvassers to count only the votes cast in a
nonpartisan board of education contest for those provisional ballots.
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HB 664 — HEALTH OCCUPATIONS – LICENSED DIRECT– ENTRY MIDWIVES – DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Chapter: 392
Summary: Clarifying that the State Board of Nursing may deny a license or grant a
license, including a license subject to a reprimand, probation, or
suspension, if an applicant for a license to practice direct –entry midwifery
or a licensed direct –entry midwife violates a ground for discipline.
HB 1481 — DISABILITY SERVICES – ADAPTED VEHICLE ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM – ESTABLISHED
Chapter: 393
Summary: Establishing the Adapted Vehicle Access Pilot Program to provide
adapted vehicles to individuals who require a mobility aid; and requiring
the Department of Disabilities to implement and administer the Program,
request, apply for, and facilitate certain do nations to the Program, study
the impacts of the Program, and report to the Governor and the General
Assembly on the Program on or before December 1, 2028.
HB 1007 — DISABILITY AND LIFE INSURANCE – MEDICAL INFORMATION (GENETIC TESTING PROTECTION ACT)
Chapter: 394
Summary: Prohibiting insurance carriers that offer life insurance or disability
insurance policies or contracts from unfairly discriminating against an
individual by taking certain actions relating to coverage based on medical
information; prohibiting certain carri ers from accessing sensitive medical
information without first obtaining written consent or mandating certain
genetic testing or full genome sequencing as a prerequisite for life
insurance or disability insurance eligibility or coverage; etc.
HB 1069 — LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND ANNUITY AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS – DISCRETIONARY CLAUSES – PROHIBITION
Chapter: 396
Summary: Prohibiting the use of discretionary clauses in life insurance policies,
health insurance policies, annuity contracts, and health maintenance
organization contracts.
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HB 972 — REAL ESTATE COMMISSION – CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 397
Summary: Altering certain requirements for continuing education required for the
renewal of a license for real estate brokers, associate real estate brokers,
and real estate salespersons, including the number of clock hours, course
topics, course instructors, and course application fees.
SB 680 — REAL ESTATE COMMISSION – CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 398
Summary: Altering certain requirements for continuing education required for the
renewal of a license for real estate brokers, associate real estate brokers,
and real estate salespersons, including the number of clock hours, course
topics, course instructors, and c ourse application fees.
SB 717 — SOMERSET COUNTY – SALARIES OF LOCAL OFFICIALS – INCREASE
Chapter: 399
Summary: Increasing the salaries of the Sheriff of Somerset County, the County
Commissioners of Somerset County, the President of the County
Commissioners of Somerset County, a member of the County Roads
Board of Somerset County, and the President of the County Roads Board
of Somerset County.
HB 844 — SOMERSET COUNTY – SALARIES OF LOCAL OFFICIALS – INCREASE
Chapter: 400
Summary: Increasing the salaries of the Sheriff of Somerset County, the County
Commissioners of Somerset County, the President of the County
Commissioners of Somerset County, a member of the County Roads
Board of Somerset County, and the President of the County Roa ds Board
of Somerset County.
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SB 51 — ACCOUNTANTS – LICENSED OUT –OF– STATE PRACTICE PRIVILEGES – QUALIFICATIONS
Chapter: 406
Summary: Altering the qualifications for an individual licensed as a certified public
accountant in another state to practice certified public accountancy in the
State to include a requirement that the individual passed the Uniform CPA
Examination to qualify for a license in another state.
HB 887 — ACCOUNTANTS – LICENSED OUT –OF– STATE PRACTICE PRIVILEGES – QUALIFICATIONS
Chapter: 407
Summary: Altering the qualifications for an individual licensed as a certified public
accountant in another state to practice certified public accountancy in the
State by requiring that the individual must have passed the Uniform CPA
Examination when qualifying for the license in the other state.
SB 963 — ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED CEMETERIES FUND – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 409
Summary: Establishing the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund to provide
for the care, preservation, maintenance, and restoration of abandoned and
neglected cemeteries in the State; authorizing the Governor to include in
the budget bill an appropriation of $250,000 to the Fund; and requiring an
annual report by September 30 to the General As sembly on the donations
to the Fund, promotional efforts undertaken with money from the Fund,
and a detailed accounting of the use of the Fund.
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HB 535 — ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED CEMETERIES FUND – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 410
Summary: Establishing the Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund to provide
for the care, preservation, maintenance, and restoration of abandoned and
neglected cemeteries in the State; authorizing the Governor to include in
the annual budget bill an appropriation of $250,000 to the fund; and
requiring an annual report by September 30 to the General Assembly on
the donations to the Fund and promotional efforts undertaken by money
from the Fund.
HB 562 — BALTIMORE COUNTY – POLITICAL PARTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE – ELECTIONS
Chapter: 413
Summary: Altering from four to three the number of members elected from each
councilmanic district of Baltimore County to the Baltimore County
Republican Party Central Committee; and altering the number of members
elected from each legislative district of Baltimore County to the Baltimore
County Democratic Party Central Committee.
SB 352 — BALTIMORE COUNTY – POLITICAL PARTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE – ELECTIONS
Chapter: 414
Summary: Altering from four to three the number of members elected from each
councilmanic district of Baltimore County to the Baltimore County
Republican Party Central Committee; and altering the number of members
elected from each legislative district of Baltimore County to the Baltimore
County Democratic Party Central Committee.
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SB 228 — LIMITED LINE CREDIT INSURANCE – QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANTS
Chapter: 415
Summary: Altering certain requirements relating to programs of instruction for
applicants for certain limited lines credit insurance licenses; and requiring
the insurer that provides the program of instruction to retain records
relating to the program of instructio n while in use and for a period of at
least 5 years after its last use.
HB 251 — HUMAN SERVICES – LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES – AUDITS
Chapter: 417
Summary: Altering the frequency, from once every 3 years to an interval of once
every 4 years unless it is determined on a case –by– case basis that an audit
occur at an interval of 3 years, with which the Office of the Inspector
General in the Department of Human Se rvices conducts or contracts for
financial and compliance audits of local departments of social services.
SB 230 — HUMAN SERVICES – LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES – AUDITS
Chapter: 418
Summary: Altering the frequency, from once every 3 years to an interval of once
every 4 years, unless it is determined on a case –by– case basis that an audit
occur at an interval of 3 years, with which the Office of the Inspector
General in the Department of Human S ervices conducts or contracts for
financial and compliance audits of local departments of social services.
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SB 208 — HUMAN SERVICES – MARYLAND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 419
Summary: Establishing the Maryland Assistive Technology Program in the
Department of Disabilities; providing the purpose of the Program is to
increase access to assistive technology services and devices for
individuals with disabilities, support the State’s efforts to improve the
provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities of all
ages, including underrepresented populations, and ensure statewide access
to assistive technology lending libraries; establishing the Assistive
Technology Services Fu nd; etc.
HB 214 — HUMAN SERVICES – MARYLAND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 420
Summary: Establishing the Maryland Assistive Technology Program in the
Department of Disabilities; providing the purpose of the Program is to
increase access to assistive technology services and devices for
individuals with disabilities, support the State’s efforts to provide assistive
technology services and devices to persons with disabilities of all ages,
including underrepresented populations, and ensure statewide access to
assistive technology lending libraries; establishing the Assistive
Technology Services Fu nd; etc.
SB 915 — BALTIMORE COUNTY – VEHICLE LAWS – PRIVATE ROADWAYS IN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
Chapter: 421
Summary: Prohibiting, for a certain period of time, a person from driving a motor
vehicle in violation of certain provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law on
private roadways in a residential community in Baltimore County; and
authorizing, for a certain period of tim e, a police officer to enforce the
Maryland Vehicle Law on private roadways in a certain residential
community in Baltimore County.
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HB 528 — BALTIMORE COUNTY – VEHICLE LAWS – PRIVATE ROADWAYS IN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
Chapter: 422
Summary: Prohibiting, from October 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028, a person from driving
a motor vehicle in violation of certain provisions of the Maryland Vehicle
Law on private roadways in a certain residential community in Baltimore
County; authorizing, from October 1 , 2025, to July 1, 2028, a police
officer to enforce the vehicle law on private roadways in a certain
residential community in Baltimore County; and prohibiting a person from
driving a motor vehicle in violation of the Act on any roadway located in
certain areas of Calvert County.
HB 1524 — WICOMICO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION – ELECTION OF MEMBERS, STUDENT MEMBER, AND COMPENSATION
Chapter: 429
Summary: Altering, beginning with the general election in 2026, the districts from
which certain members of the Wicomico County Board of Education are
elected; adding at least one student member from the 11th or 12th grade
in good standing and regularly enrolled in the public school system to the
county board for purposes of advising the county board on the thoughts
and feelings of students in the County public schools; and providing that
the members of the county board are entitled to certain compensation and
reimb ursement.
HB 719 — NATURAL RESOURCES – STATE BOAT ACT – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 433
Summary: Repealing certain advertising and public hearing requirements for
proposed regulations implementing the State Boat Act; increasing certain
funding thresholds for certain projects financed by the Waterway
Improvement Fund; and altering the fees for manufact urer and dealer
licenses, certificates of number, Maryland use stickers, and the issuance
of certificates of title, transfer of title, or duplicate or corrected certificates
of title.
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HB 1473 — STATE GOVERNMENT – EQUAL ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Chapter: 434
Summary: Requiring the Governor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Department
of Disabilities to convene the Maryland Language Advisory Group, by
January 1, 2026, to make findings and recommendations on oversight,
monitoring, investigation, and enforcement of ce rtain provisions of law
relating to equal access to public services for certain individuals; altering
provisions of law relating to equal access to public services for individuals
with limited English proficiency to include individuals with disabilities;
etc.
HB 1 — DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS, TRAINING, AND RESPONSE (SEE SOMEONE, SAVE SOMEONE ACT)
Chapter: 437
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Department of Transportation to develop or
identify and implement a training program for transportation sector
employees on the identification and reporting of suspected human
trafficking victims; requiring transportation sector empl oyers to certify by
January 1, 2027, and each year thereafter that certain employees have
completed the training program; requiring new employees to receive
training within 90 days of hiring; removing civil and criminal liability for
reporting of suspected trafficking; etc.
SB 37 — ELECTRIC COMPANIES – REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATIONS – REPORT (UTILITY TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT)
Chapter: 438
Summary: Requiring an electric company, other than a municipal electric utility, by
February 1 each year, to submit a report to the Public Service Commission
regarding each recorded vote cast by the electric company and any of State
affiliate of the electric compan y at a meeting of a regional transmission
organization.
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HB 121 — ELECTRIC COMPANIES – REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATIONS – REPORT (UTILITY TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT)
Chapter: 439
Summary: Requiring an electric company, other than a municipal electric utility, by
February 1 each year, to submit a report to the Public Service Commission
regarding each recorded vote cast by the electric company and any of its
State affiliates at a meeting of a regional transmission organization.
HB 707 — VEHICLE LAWS – LICENSES, IDENTIFICATION CARDS, AND MOPED OPERATOR’S PERMITS – NOTATION OF NONAPPARENT DISABILITY (ERIC’S ID LAW)
Chapter: 440
Summary: Requiring that an original and renewal application for a license, an
identification card, or a moped operator’s permit allow an applicant to
choose to indicate on the document the applicant’s nonapparent disability;
requiring the Motor Vehicle Administrati on to ensure that a certain
license, identification card, or moped operator’s permit include a notation
of a nonapparent disability; requiring the immediate implementation of
training for law enforcement concerning interactions with persons with
nonapparen t disabilities; etc.
HB 717 — NATURAL RESOURCES – PUBLIC LANDS – ACQUISITION, STAFFING, OPERATIONS, AND FUNDING
Chapter: 443
Summary: Altering provisions of law regarding the acquisition of real property by the
Department of Natural Resources; establishing a Land and Property
Management Program in the Department to process certain transactions;
authorizing the Department and the Natural Resources Police to establish
affiliated foundations; authorizing the Governor to transfer certain
Program Open Space funds to the Department under certain
circumstances; altering and repealing certain provisions of law regarding
the use of Program Open Sp ace local funding; etc.
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HB 720 — NATURAL RESOURCES – REPEAL OF SOMERS COVE MARINA COMMISSION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND AND ALTERATION OF OPERATIONS
Chapter: 444
Summary: Repealing provisions of law relating to the Somers Cove Marina
Commission, the Somers Cove Marina Improvement Fund, and the
operation of Somers Cove Marina; requiring the Secretary to develop a
master plan for the operation and improvement of services at Somers Cove
Marina by October 1, 2027; requiring all revenue received by the
Department from activities associated with Somers Cove Marina be
deposited in the Natural Resou rces Property Maintenance Fund;
establishing the Somers Cove Marina Advisory Commission; etc.
HB 744 — MOTOR VEHICLES – RECKLESS, NEGLIGENT, AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING (SERGEANT PATRICK KEPP ACT)
Chapter: 446
Summary: Altering the penalties and points assessments related to the offenses of
reckless, negligent, and aggressive driving; and adding certain motor
vehicle offenses as elements that may contribute to charges for reckless or
aggressive driving.
SB 590 — MOTOR VEHICLES – RECKLESS, NEGLIGENT, AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING (SERGEANT PATRICK KEPP ACT)
Chapter: 447
Summary: Altering the penalties and points assessments related to the offenses of
reckless, negligent, and aggressive driving; and adding certain motor
vehicle offenses as elements that may contribute to charges for reckless or
aggressive driving.
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SB 618 — VEHICLE LAWS – LICENSES, IDENTIFICATION CARDS, AND MOPED OPERATOR’S PERMITS – NOTATION OF NONAPPARENT DISABILITY (ERIC’S ID LAW)
Chapter: 448
Summary: Requiring that an original and renewal application for a license, an
identification card, or a moped operator’s permit allow an applicant to
choose to indicate on the document the applicant’s nonapparent disability;
requiring the Motor Vehicle Administrati on to delete a certain record
about an applicant’s nonapparent disability notation under certain
circumstances; requiring the Administration to establish public outreach
efforts to educate the general public on the availability of the nonapparent
disabilit y notation; etc.
SB 391 — MARYLAND POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION – REVIEW OF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Chapter: 449
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to
annually review a certain report published by the Independent
Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General; and
requiring the Commission to make any recommendations that th e
Commission determines are appropriate based on its review of the report.
SB 1028 — NATURAL RESOURCES – VESSELS – CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING LABELS (MATTHEW’S LAW)
Chapter: 450
Summary: Prohibiting a person from operating a gasoline –powered vessel
manufactured after July 31, 2007, that has accommodation spaces, swim
platforms, or aft lounging areas on the waters of the State unless the vessel
has carbon monoxide warning labels affixed in conspicuous locations in
the vicinity of both the transom and the helm of the vessel; and prohibiting
the Department of Natural Resources from imposing a penalty on a person
that violates the provisions of the Act.
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HB 1322 — NATURAL RESOURCES – VESSELS – CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING LABELS (MATTHEW’S LAW)
Chapter: 451
Summary: Prohibiting a person from operating a gasoline –powered vessel
manufactured after July 31, 2007, that has accommodation spaces, swim
platforms, or aft lounging areas on the waters of the State unless the vessel
has carbon monoxide warning labels affixed in conspicuous locations in
the vicinity of both the transom and the helm of the vessel; and prohibiting
the Department of Natural Resources from imposing a penalty on a person
that violates the Act.
HB 436 — VEHICLE LAWS – MEDICAL EXEMPTION FOR ENHANCED TINTED WINDOWS – TIME LIMITATION
Chapter: 452
Summary: Repealing the 2 –year time limitation on medical exemptions for enhanced
tinted windows for vehicle owners with certain permanent medical
conditions.
SB 707 — VEHICLE LAWS – MEDICAL EXEMPTION FOR ENHANCED TINTED WINDOWS – TIME LIMITATION
Chapter: 453
Summary: Repealing the 2 –year time limitation on medical exemptions for enhanced
tinted windows for vehicle owners with certain permanent medical
conditions; and requiring a certain written certification from a licensed
physician who has determined the owner’s medi cal condition is
permanent.
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HB 567 — MARYLAND ONLINE DATA PRIVACY ACT OF 2024
Chapter: 454
Summary: Establishing generally the manner in which a controller or a processor may
process a consumer’s personal data; authorizing a consumer to exercise
certain rights in regards to the consumer’s personal data; requiring a
controller of personal data to establis h a method for a consumer to exercise
certain rights in regards to the consumer’s personal data; making a
violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice that is
subject to enforcement and penalties under the Maryland Consumer
Protecti on Act; etc.
2 2024 Chapters – Effective October 1, 2025
HB 860 — PUBLIC NUISANCE – COMMON CARRIERS – DAMAGE TO PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Chapter: 454
Summary: Prohibiting certain common carriers from damaging certain public
infrastructure necessitating the closure of the infrastructure; establishing
that a violation of the Act is a public nuisance; authorizing the State or a
local government to bring a civil action against a common carrier for a
violation under the Act; and providing that a common carrier that commits
a violation may be liable to the State or local government for civil penalties
of $1,000 per day for each day the public nuisance continues.
SB 541 — MARYLAND ONLINE DATA PRIVACY ACT OF 2024
Chapter: 455
Summary: Regulating the manner in which a controller or a processor in possession
of a consumer’s personal data may process the consumer’s personal data;
authorizing a consumer to exercise certain rights in regards to the
consumer’s personal data; requiring a contr oller of personal data to
establish a method for a consumer to exercise certain rights in regards to
the consumer’s personal data; requiring a controller to comply with a
consumer’s request to exercise a certain right in a certain manner, except
under cert ain circumstances; etc.
HB 1375 — VEHICLE EQUIPMENT – PORTABLE VARIABLE MESSAGING SIGNS – AUTHORIZATION
Chapter: 459
Summary: Authorizing a tow truck to display a portable variable messaging sign
mounted on the tow truck while at the scene of a crash or a disabled
vehicle; and requiring the portable variable messaging sign to conform to
the standards established in the manual on uniform traffic control devices
adopted by the State Highway Administration and display only messages
approved by the Administration.
SB 381 — MOTOR VEHICLES – AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS – PRIVACY PROTECTIONS
Chapter: 463
Summary: Requiring a custodian of recorded images produced by certain automated
enforcement systems to deny inspection of the images, subject to certain
exceptions; prohibiting certain State and local agencies from using a
recorded image or associated data from an automated enforcement system,
subject to certain exceptions; establishing certain requirements and
authorizations for the destruction of recorded images; and establishing
certain requirements for privacy protection under automated enforcement
programs.
Except Sections 2 and
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SB 760 — CONSUMER PROTECTION – RETAIL SALES OF GIFT CARDS (GIFT CARD SCAMS PREVENTION ACT OF 2024)
Chapter: 463
Summary: Prohibiting a merchant from selling a certain open – or closed –loop gift
card to a consumer unless the merchant meets certain requirements;
requiring a certain merchant to provide training to all employees of the
merchant on identifying and responding to gi ft card fraud; requiring the
Division of Consumer Protection to create a certain notice and issue
certain guidelines regarding gift card fraud; requiring a certain third –party
gift card reseller to record and maintain a copy of certain information for
at least 3 years; etc.
Section 2 only
HB 516 — MOTOR VEHICLES – AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS – PRIVACY PROTECTIONS
Chapter: 464
Summary: Requiring a custodian of recorded images produced by certain automated
enforcement systems to deny inspection of the images, subject to certain
exceptions; prohibiting certain State and local agencies from using a
recorded image or associated data from an automated enforcement system
subject to certain exceptions; and establishing certain requirements and
authorizations for the removal and destruction of recorded images and
associated data produced by an automated enforcement system.
Except Sections 2 and 3
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SB 443 — TRAFFICKING REGULATED FIREARMS – FELONY CLASSIFICATION
Chapter: 465
Summary: Requiring that the prosecution for an offense of trafficking a regulated
firearm be instituted within 3 years after the offense was committed;
reclassifying the prohibition against transporting a regulated firearm into
the State for the purpose of unlawfully selling or trafficking the firearm to
be a felony; and estab lishing a penalty on conviction of imprisonment of
up to 10 years or a fine of up to $25,000 or both.
SB 390 — MOTOR VEHICLES – SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS – STATEMENTS AND CERTIFICATES OF VIOLATIONS
Chapter: 466
Summary: Authorizing technicians, employed by or under contract with a certain
agency, to swear to and affirm, based on inspection of recorded images,
the occurrence of violations recorded by speed monitoring systems;
requiring law enforcement officers and technici ans to complete a
reasonable training specific to speed monitoring systems; and defining
“reasonable training” as a level of education, instruction, and practical
experience sufficient to ensure competency in the inspection and
interpretation of certain re corded images.
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HB 343 — MOTOR VEHICLES – SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS – STATEMENTS AND CERTIFICATES OF VIOLATIONS
Chapter: 467
Summary: Authorizing certain technicians to swear to and affirm, based on
inspection of recorded images, the occurrence of violations recorded by
speed monitoring systems; requiring law enforcement officers and
technicians to complete a reasonable training specific to the speed
monitoring system before certifying any certificates of violation; and
defining “reaso nable training” as a sufficient level of education,
instruction, and practical experience to ensure competency in the
inspection of images generated by speed monitoring systems.
SB 572 — ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY – DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Chapter: 472
Summary: Altering the scope of certain limitations on the authority of the Anne
Arundel County Council to grant exemptions from or credits against
development impact fees.
HB 453 — ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY – DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Chapter: 473
Summary: Altering the scope of certain limitations on the authority of the Anne
Arundel County Council to grant exemptions from or credits against
development impact fees.
HB 1296 — ENVIRONMENT – MANAGED AQUIFER RECHARGE PILOT PROGRAM – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 474
Summary: Prohibiting a person from performing groundwater augmentation except
under certain circumstances; establishing the Managed Aquifer Recharge
Pilot Program to regulate and evaluate the use of treated reclaimed water
as a source for groundwater augmentation t hrough managed aquifer
recharge permits; requiring the demonstration facility to address a
groundwater supply or quality problem that is anticipated to occur in the
next 25 years; etc.
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SB 930 — ENVIRONMENT – MANAGED AQUIFER RECHARGE PILOT PROGRAM – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 475
Summary: Prohibiting a person from performing groundwater augmentation except
under certain circumstances; establishing the Managed Aquifer Recharge
Pilot Program; authorizing the Department of the Environment to review,
permit, and regulate groundwater augmentation; requiring groundwater
augmentation to address a groundwater supply or quality pr oblem that is
occurring or reasonably anticipated to occur in the next 25 years;
requiring, by December 31 each year, the Department to report on the
status of the Pilot Program; etc.
HB 783 — HEALTH OCCUPATIONS – IMPLICIT BIAS AND STRUCTURAL RACISM TRAINING
Chapter: 478
Summary: Requiring applicants for renewal of certain licenses and certain certificates
issued by certain health occupation boards to attest that the applicant
completed an implicit bias and structural racism training program, rather
than an implicit bias training p rogram, approved by the Cultural and
Linguistic Health Care Professional Competency Program; authorizing
certain health occupations boards to adopt regulations allowing applicants
renewing licenses to receive continuing education credits for completing
certain training; etc.
HB 1191 — FAMILY LAW – CHILD CUSTODY – DETERMINATIONS
Chapter: 483
Summary: Authorizing the court, in determining legal and physical custody in certain
child custody proceedings, to consider certain factors; and authorizing the
court to modify a child custody or visitation order if the court determines
that there has been a material change in circumstances since the issuance
of the order that related to the needs of the child or the ability of the parents
to meet those needs and that modifying the order is in the best interests of
the child.
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SB 548 — FAMILY LAW – CHILD CUSTODY – DETERMINATIONS
Chapter: 484
Summary: Authorizing the court, in determining legal and physical custody in certain
child custody proceedings, to consider certain factors; and authorizing the
court to modify a child custody or visitation order if the court determines
that there has been a materi al change in circumstances since the issuance
of the order that related to the needs of the child or the ability of the parents
to meet those needs and that modifying the order is in the best interests of
the child.
HB 1209 — CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT – REPORTS AND RECORDS – DISCLOSURE
Chapter: 485
Summary: Requiring a local director of a local department of social services or the
Secretary of Human Services to disclose certain reports and records of
child abuse and neglect within 30 days after receiving a request if certain
conditions are met; requiring the Secretary to notify the State’s Attorney’s
office of a request to disclose certain reports and records of child abuse
and neglect; requiring the State’s Attorney’s office to be given 30 days
during which the office is authorized to redact certain portions of the
reports and records; etc.
HB 411 — STATE DESIGNATIONS – STATE MINERAL – CHROMITE (STATE MINERAL ACT)
Chapter: 486
Summary: Designating chromite, which reflects the nature of Maryland’s rich mining
history and vast mineral resources, as the State mineral.
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HB 163 — MOTOR HOME AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SHOWS IN WORCESTER COUNTY – PERMIT FOR OUT–OF –STATE DEALERS
Chapter: 488
Summary: Establishing the reciprocal out –of–state motor home and recreational
trailer vehicle show permit, to be issued by the Motor Vehicle
Administration, authorizing the holder to display motor homes and
recreational vehicles at vehicle shows in Worcester County ; and requiring
a permit holder, after the permit is approved, to file a bond with the
Administration.
SB 896 — REAL PROPERTY – RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY – PET POLICY DISCLOSURE (PET POLICY TRANSPARENCY ACT)
Chapter: 489
Summary: Requiring the landlord of a residential rental property to provide the
property’s pet policy on the property’s website and as part of an
application form for a rental unit on the property.
HB 1152 — REAL PROPERTY – RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY – PET POLICY DISCLOSURE (PET POLICY TRANSPARENCY ACT)
Chapter: 490
Summary: Requiring the landlord of a residential rental property to provide the
property’s pet policy on the property’s website and as part of an
application form for a rental unit on the property.
HB 313 — MOTOR VEHICLES – SPECIALLY DESIGNED VINTAGE REPRODUCTION REGISTRATION PLATES
Chapter: 491
Summary: Repealing the time limitation within which the Motor Vehicle
Administration is required to make available specially designed vintage
reproduction registration plates; and requiring the Administration to
charge a fee of $100 for the initial issuance and $25 for the renewal of a
specially designed vintage reproduction registration plate.
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SB 54 — MOTOR VEHICLES – SPECIALLY DESIGNED VINTAGE REPRODUCTION REGISTRATION PLATES
Chapter: 492
Summary: Repealing the time limitation within which the Motor Vehicle
Administration is required to make available specially designed vintage
reproduction registration plates; and requiring the Administration to
charge a fee of $100 for the initial issuance and $25 for the renewal of a
specially designed vintage reproduction registration plate.
SB 533 — PUBLIC SAFETY – POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY – TIME LIMIT FOR FILING ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES
Chapter: 493
Summary: Altering the deadlines for the completion of the process of review and
investigation by a certain investigating unit through disposition by an
administrative charging committee under certain circumstances; and
requiring a law enforcement agency to file any administrative charges
arising out of an investi gation of alleged police officer misconduct that is
not required to be reviewed by an administrative charging committee
within 1 year and 1 day after the date that the appropriate official of the
law enforcement agency became aware of the incident.
HB 527 — MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION – PURPLE LINE – FREE RIDERSHIP AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND SERVICES
Chapter: 494
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration to develop and implement
a program providing for the first month after transit service begins on the
Purple Line, free ridership on Purple Line transit vehicles to individuals
residing within a one –quarter–mile radius of the Purple Line track; and
requiring the Administration to include, beginning on October 1, 2025, for
3 months after service on the Purple Lines begins promotional materials
and services at no cost to small businesses located within a
one–quarter –mile radius of the Purple Line track.
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SB 871 — DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT – COMMUNITY WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS – CYBERSECURITY PLANNING AND ASSESSMENTS
Chapter: 495
Summary: Requiring the Department of the Environment to coordinate, in
coordination with the Department of Information Technology and the
Maryland Department of Emergency Management, cybersecurity efforts
within community water systems and community sewerage system s;
establishing the roles and responsibilities of various State agencies with
respect to regulating, assessing, and promoting cybersecurity efforts
within the water and wastewater sector; etc.
HB 9 — PUBLIC SAFETY – FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCY COUNCIL – DEFINITIONS AND REPORTS
Chapter: 496
Summary: Altering certain definitions related to the Food Resiliency Council;
defining what constitutes “healthy food priority areas” as predominantly
lower –income areas that have limited access to retail outlets that sell
affordable, healthy foods; defining “waste d food” as food not used for its
intended purpose; requiring the Council to make recommendations to
increase the availability of local foods, create market opportunities for
Maryland food businesses, and expand access to small scale food
production infrast ructure; etc.
SB 349 — MEDICAL DEBT – COMPLAINTS FOR MONEY JUDGMENT AND REAL PROPERTY LIENS
Chapter: 497
Summary: Establishing certain requirements for a complaint for a money judgment
for medical debt; defining “medical debt” as a debt owed by a consumer
to a person, the person’s agent or assignee for the provision of medical
services, products, or devices; providing that medical debt does not
include debt charged to a credit card except under certain circumstances;
prohibiting the creation of a lien on owner –occupied residential property
for the payment of medical debt; and applying the Act prospectively.
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HB 428 — MEDICAL DEBT – COMPLAINTS FOR MONEY JUDGMENT AND REAL PROPERTY LIENS
Chapter: 498
Summary: Establishing certain requirements for a complaint for a money judgment;
defining “medical debt” as a debt owed by a consumer to a provider of
medical services, products, or devices, but does not include debt charged
to a credit card except under certain ci rcumstances; prohibiting the
creation of a lien on owner –occupied residential property by contract or
as a result of a breach of contract for the payment of medical debt; and
applying the Act prospectively.
SB 347 — ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES – INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Chapter: 499
Summary: Authorizing a local department of social services to request assistance
from federal law enforcement officers in an investigation relating to an
alleged vulnerable adult; and altering certain provisions relating to the
disclosure of certain information concerning human services to include
adult p rotective services.
HB 542 — ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES – INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Chapter: 500
Summary: Authorizing a local department of social services to request assistance
from federal law enforcement officers in an investigation relating to an
alleged vulnerable adult; and altering certain provisions relating to the
disclosure of certain information con cerning human services to include
adult protective services.
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HB 243 — FAMILY LAW – ADOPTION OF AN ADULT
Chapter: 501
Summary: Limiting the requirement that a petitioner’s spouse join in the petition for
adoption to apply only when the prospective adoptee is a minor;
authorizing a petitioner’s spouse to join in the petition for adoption if the
prospective adoptee is an adult; establishing that certain provisions of law
requiring the issuance and service of a show– cause order on a prospective
adoptee’s parents do not apply if the prospective adoptee is an adult; etc.
HB 984 — PUBLIC UTILITIES – ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES – RATE PROCEEDINGS
Chapter: 502
Summary: Applying to electric cooperatives certain provisions of law related to rate
proceedings held by the Public Service Commission to determine whether
additional revenues are required to allow certain public service companies
to earn the existing fair rate of return authorized in a previous base rate
proceeding; and requiring the Commission to order an electric cooperative
to conduct a certain public hearing.
HB 182 — MOTOR VEHICLES – SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS – PENALTIES
Chapter: 505
Summary: Altering the penalties for a civil citation issued as a result of a recorded
image produced by a speed monitoring system; requiring the State
Highway Administration to convene a workgroup to study best practices
regarding speed monitoring systems in school zones; and requiring the
workgroup to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor
and the General Assembly by December 1, 2025.
HB 1367 — LEAD TESTING AND INSPECTIONS – FALSIFYING INFORMATION – PENALTY
Chapter: 507
Summary: Establishing a civil penalty not exceeding $50,000 for a person who
falsifies information that is submitted in a report of the results of
lead–contaminated dust testing or visual inspection of an affected
property.
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HB 124 — RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY – ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTS OF SALE – DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND RESCISSION
Chapter: 508
Summary: Authorizing a seller or assignee of certain residential property to rescind a
contract of sale without penalty at any time before closing if a certain seller
does not provide a certain notice; establishing that an assignee is entitled
to a refund of any de posit paid in connection with the assignment of a
contract of sale of the residential property under certain circumstances;
requiring that a contract of sale comply with the requirements of the Act;
and applying the Act prospectively.
SB 160 — RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY – ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACTS OF SALE – DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND RESCISSION
Chapter: 509
Summary: Authorizing a seller, buyer, or assignee of certain residential property to
rescind a contract of sale without penalty at any time before closing if a
certain seller does not provide a certain notice; establishing that an
assignee is entitled to a refund o f any deposit paid for the purchase of
residential real property under certain circumstances; requiring that a
contract of sale comply with the requirements of the Act; and applying the
Act prospectively.
HB 309 — PUBLIC SAFETY – LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES – PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Chapter: 510
Summary: Establishing certain confidentiality requirements for peer support
counseling programs for law enforcement agencies; prohibiting a peer
support specialist from disclosing the contents of any written or oral
communication regarding a peer support interactio n; and providing certain
exceptions.
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SB 326 — PUBLIC SAFETY – LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES – PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Chapter: 511
Summary: Establishing certain confidentiality requirements for peer support
counseling programs for law enforcement agencies; prohibiting a peer
support specialist from disclosing the contents of any written or oral
communication regarding a peer support interactio n; and providing certain
exceptions.
SB 758 — CONDOMINIUMS AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS – ELECTIONS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND ENFORCEMENT
Chapter: 512
Summary: Establishing certain requirements for elections of the governing body of a
condominium or homeowners association; requiring that the governing
body of a condominium accommodate unit owner organizing activities
relating to the governance of the condominium; prohibiting unit owners
and lot owners from being charged for examining certain records of the
condominium or homeowners association in a certain manner; etc.
HB 1293 — BALTIMORE CITY – OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF – NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES UNIT
Chapter: 515
Summary: Establishing the Neighborhood Services Unit within the Office of the
Sheriff of Baltimore City; requiring the Neighborhood Services Unit and
the Board of License Commissioners of Baltimore City to work in
partnership to enforce the alcoholic beverages laws of Baltimore City and
to enter into a memorandum of understanding that specifies the respective
roles and responsibilities of the parties and funding in connection with the
partnership; expanding the authorized uses of certain revenue to include
the Neigh borhood Services Unit; etc.
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SB 120 — RESTRICTIONS ON USE – SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEMS – ALTERATION
Chapter: 516
Summary: Prohibiting a restriction on land use that increases the cost of installing a
solar collector system by at least 5% over a certain cost or that reduces the
efficiency of the system by at least 10% under a certain energy generation
level; authorizing a comm unity association to impose certain restrictions
on the installation of solar collector systems in common areas or common
elements; authorizing a community association to install a solar collector
system in common areas or common elements under certain
circumstances; etc.
HB 4 — RESTRICTIONS ON USE – SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEMS – ALTERATION
Chapter: 517
Summary: Prohibiting a restriction on land use that increases the cost of installing a
solar collector system by at least 5% over a certain cost or that reduces the
efficiency of the system by at least 10% under a certain energy generation
level; authorizing a comm unity association to impose certain restrictions
on the installation of solar collector systems in common areas or common
elements; authorizing a community association to install a solar collector
system in common areas or common elements under certain
circumstances; etc.
SB 63 — COOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATIONS, CONDOMINIUMS, AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS – FUNDING OF RESERVE ACCOUNTS AND PREPARATION OF FUNDING PLANS
Chapter: 518
Summary: Requiring that certain funds for certain reserve accounts be deposited on
or before the last day of each fiscal year; requiring that certain updated
reserve studies be prepared by a certain person; requiring the governing
body of a cooperative housing corp oration, a residential condominium, or
a homeowners association to prepare a certain funding plan subject to
certain requirements; authorizing a reasonable deviation from certain
reserve funding requirements following a certain financial hardship
determina tion; etc.
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HB 292 — COOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATIONS, CONDOMINIUMS, AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS – FUNDING OF RESERVE ACCOUNTS AND PREPARATION OF FUNDING PLANS
Chapter: 519
Summary: Requiring that certain funds for certain reserve accounts be deposited on
or before the last day of each fiscal year; requiring the governing body of
a cooperative housing corporation, a residential condominium, or a
homeowners association to prepare a certain funding pl an subject to
certain requirements; authorizing a reasonable deviation from certain
reserve funding requirements following a certain financial hardship
determination; requiring that certain updated reserve studies be prepared
by a certain person; etc.
HB 191 — VEHICLE LAWS – TOWED, REMOVED, OR ABANDONED VEHICLES – ELECTRONIC NOTICE TO OWNER
Chapter: 520
Summary: Authorizing a person who tows or removes a vehicle from a parking lot to
provide electronic notice of the tow or removal to the vehicle owner
through the Motor Vehicle Administration under certain circumstances;
and authorizing a police department that tak es an abandoned vehicle into
custody to send an electronic notice to the last known registered owner of
the vehicle through the Administration under certain circumstances.
SB 40 — VEHICLE LAWS – TOWED, REMOVED, OR ABANDONED VEHICLES – ELECTRONIC NOTICE TO OWNER
Chapter: 521
Summary: Authorizing a person who tows or removes a vehicle from a parking lot to
provide electronic notice of the tow or removal to the vehicle owner
through the Motor Vehicle Administration under certain circumstances;
and authorizing a police department that takes an abandoned vehicle into
custody to send an electronic notice to the last known registered owner of
the vehicle through the Administration under certain circumstances.
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SB 540 — COMMON OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES – RECREATIONAL COMMON AREAS – SENSITIVE INFORMATION AS CONDITION FOR ACCESS
Chapter: 522
Summary: Prohibiting a cooperative housing corporation, condominium association,
or homeowners association from requiring certain sensitive information of
certain individuals as a condition for access to a recreational common area;
and defining “sensitive information” as an individual’s Social Security
card or Social Security number, Individual Taxp ayer Identification
Number, birth certificate, racial or ethnic origin, national origin,
citizenship or immigration status, religious or philosophical beliefs, or
medical records.
HB 755 — COMMON OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES – RECREATIONAL COMMON AREAS – SENSITIVE INFORMATION AS CONDITION FOR ACCESS
Chapter: 523
Summary: Prohibiting a cooperative housing corporation, condominium association,
or homeowners association from requiring certain sensitive information of
certain individuals as a condition for access to a recreational common area;
and defining “sensitive information” as an indi vidual’s Social Security
card or Social Security number, Individual Taxpayer Identification
Number, birth certificate, racial or ethnic origin, national origin,
citizenship or immigration status, religious or philosophical beliefs, or
medical records.
HB 872 — RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY – TENANTS’ RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Chapter: 524
Summary: Clarifying the circumstances under which liability for the failure to
comply with certain requirements relating to a tenant’s right of first refusal
to purchase residential property is restricted to the owner of the property
and does not attach to the prop erty.
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SB 606 — RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY – TENANTS’ RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Chapter: 525
Summary: Clarifying the circumstances under which liability for the failure to
comply with certain requirements relating to a tenant’s right of first refusal
to purchase residential property is restricted to the owner of the property
and does not attach to the prop erty.
HB 1464 — MOTOR VEHICLES – RENTAL FLEET VEHICLES – REGISTRATION
Chapter: 526
Summary: Establishing an alternative registration process for rental fleet vehicles;
requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to issue distinctive
registration plates for rental vehicles registered under the alternative
process; and requiring, in addition to an a nnual registration fee, the owner
of a registered rental vehicle to pay a one –time initial registration fee not
to exceed $8.50 when the new registration plates are issued.
HB 1465 — TRANSPORTATION –RELATED TOLLS – INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLANS
Chapter: 527
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Transportation Authority to establish programs to
offer installment payment plans for the payment of certain tolls, in excess
of $300.
SB 425 — ENVIRONMENT – COAL COMBUSTION BY–PRODUCTS – FEES, COORDINATING COMMITTEE, AND REGULATIONS
Chapter: 529
Summary: Altering the factors that the Department of the Environment is required to
consider in establishing a certain fee; requiring the Department to use
certain excess fees collected from certain generators of coal combustion
by–products for certain purposes; es tablishing the Statewide Coal
Combustion By –Products Coordinating Committee to share information,
monitoring results, and certain remedial actions with respect to certain
coal combustion by –product sites; etc.
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HB 533 — PEACE ORDERS AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS – MILITARY PROTECTION ORDERS
Chapter: 530
Summary: Authorizing a judge to consider whether a military protection order has
been issued against a respondent when determining whether to grant a
temporary peace order or a temporary protective order; and requiring a
law enforcement officer to notify a certain law enforcement agency that
an individual may have violated a military protection order under certain
circumstances.
SB 273 — PEACE ORDERS AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS – MILITARY PROTECTION ORDERS
Chapter: 531
Summary: Authorizing a judge to consider whether a military protection order has
been issued against a respondent when determining whether to grant a
temporary peace order or a temporary protective order; and requiring a
law enforcement officer to notify a certain law enforcement agency that
an individual may have violated a military protection order under certain
circumstances.
HB 275 — FAMILY LAW – CHILD SUPPORT – MULTIFAMILY ADJUSTMENT
Chapter: 532
Summary: Altering the definition of “adjusted actual income” under the State child
support guidelines by requiring the deduction, from actual income, of an
allowance for support for each child in the parent’s home for whom the
parent owes a legal duty of support bu t who is not subject to a support
order; requiring that the amount of a certain allowance be subtracted from
a parent’s actual income before the court determines the amount of a child
support award; etc.
SB 73 — CHESAPEAKE CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM – RENAMING
Chapter: 533
Summary: Renaming the Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program to be the Thomas
V. Mike Miller, Jr. Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Program.
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SB 103 — BOATING ACCIDENTS – REPORTING REQUIREMENT – PROPERTY DAMAGE
Chapter: 534
Summary: Specifying that property damage that results from an accident that
involves any vessel subject to the State Boat Act while on the waters of
the State includes damage to navigational aid markers, lights, or identifiers
for purposes of a certain reporting re quirement.
SB 50 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT – ANNAPOLIS AND ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU DESIGNATION
Chapter: 535
Summary: Altering references to the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Conference and Visitors Bureau to be Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel
County, Inc.
HB 469 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT – ANNAPOLIS AND ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU DESIGNATION
Chapter: 536
Summary: Altering references to the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Conference and Visitors Bureau to be Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel
County, Inc.
SB 721 — FAMILY LAW – PERMANENT PROTECTIVE ORDERS – CONSENT
Chapter: 537
Summary: Specifying that an individual may consent to the issuance of a permanent
protective order against the individual.
HB 929 — FAMILY LAW – PERMANENT PROTECTIVE ORDERS – CONSENT
Chapter: 538
Summary: Specifying that an individual may consent to the issuance of a permanent
protective order against the individual.
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SB 513 — REAL PROPERTY – UNLAWFULLY RESTRICTIVE COVENANT MODIFICATIONS – COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Chapter: 540
Summary: Altering notice requirements relating to the recordation of a restrictive
covenant modification to an unlawfully restrictive covenant by
authorizing a county or municipality to provide notice by publication in
one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county or
municipality where the property is located once per week for 4 successive
weeks and on the official website of a county or municipality where the
property is located.
HB 674 — CRIMINAL LAW – DISMEMBERING OR BURYING HUMAN REMAINS WITH INTENT TO CONCEAL A CRIME
Chapter: 545
Summary: Prohibiting a person, with the intent to conceal a crime, from knowingly
and willfully dismembering, destroying, removing, burying, disposing of,
or obliterating by any means any portion of human remains; prohibiting a
person from aiding or abetting anothe r in committing a violation of the
Act; and establishing that a violation of the Act is a felony with a penalty
of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.
HB 31 — CONSUMER PROTECTION – RIGHT TO REPAIR – POWERED WHEELCHAIRS
Chapter: 546
Summary: Requiring, in order to make repairs to powered wheelchairs, that a certain
manufacturer make available certain documentation, parts, embedded
software, firmware, and tools to a certain independent repair provider or
owner of a powered wheelchair; providing that a violation of the Act
constitutes an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice subject to cer tain
enforcement and penalty provisions; and applying the Act prospectively.
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SB 946 — ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES – INCIDENTAL TAKING – BATS
Chapter: 550
Summary: Authorizing the Secretary of Natural Resources to issue an incidental
taking permit for the Indiana bat, the eastern small –footed bat, the northern
long–eared bat, or the tricolored bat if an applicant submits a certain
conservation plan and the Secretary makes certain findings.
HB 894 — ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES – INCIDENTAL TAKING – BATS
Chapter: 551
Summary: Authorizing the Secretary of Natural Resources to issue an incidental
taking permit for the Indiana bat, the northern long –eared bat, the tricolor
bat, or the eastern small –footed bat if an applicant submits a certain
conservation plan and the Secretary ma kes certain findings.
HB 1236 — QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY – MUNICIPALITIES – SPEED LIMITS
Chapter: 557
Summary: Authorizing municipalities in Queen Anne’s County to decrease the
maximum speed limit to not less than 15 miles per hour on highways
without performing an engineering and traffic investigation.
HB 375 — BICYCLES, PLAY VEHICLES, AND UNICYCLES – AUTHORIZATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS (JAY’S LAW)
Chapter: 558
Summary: Authorizing a person to ride a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a
sidewalk or sidewalk area unless prohibited by local ordinance; and
requiring a person riding a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk
or sidewalk area or in or through a cros swalk to yield the right–of –way to
a pedestrian or a person using an electric personal assistive mobility
device.
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HB 450 — MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION – DISABILITY REDUCED FARE PROGRAM – RENEWAL FOR PERMANENTLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
Chapter: 560
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration to automatically renew the
Disability Reduced Fare Program certification of an enrollee who is
permanently disabled.
SB 1030 — BALTIMORE COUNTY AND BALTIMORE CITY – VEHICLE LAWS – LIGHTING ON PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES
Chapter: 562
Summary: Authorizing not more than five of the highest ranking officers under the
commercial ambulance service license held by Hatzalah of Baltimore to
have their privately owned vehicles equipped with red or red and white
lights or signal devices which may be disp layed only while on route to or
at the scene of an emergency.
HB 767 — REAL PROPERTY – LANDLORD AND TENANT – PROCEDURES FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENT, BREACH OF LEASE, AND TENANT HOLDING OVER
Chapter: 563
Summary: Requiring a landlord to provide certain notice to a tenant when a court has
issued a warrant of restitution for a failure of a tenant to pay rent, a breach
of lease, or a tenant holding over under certain circumstances; establishing
certain procedures and requirements for the execution of a warrant for
repossession; establishing that the Act does not restrict the authority of the
State or a local jurisdiction to enact or enforce certain legislation; applying
the Act prospectively; etc.
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HB 1076 — RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY – LANDLORD AND TENANT – NOTICE OF LANDLORD ENTRY
Chapter: 564
Summary: Requiring a landlord to provide a tenant with certain written notice in a
certain manner at least 24 hours in advance of when the landlord intends
to enter a leased premises, except in the event of a certain emergency; and
authorizing the court to issue a certain injunction or assess certain damages
under certain circumstances.
HB 1371 — VEHICLE LAWS – DRIVER’S LICENSES – ELECTRONIC CREDENTIALS (MARYLAND MOBILE ID ENHANCEMENT ACT)
Chapter: 565
Summary: Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to enter into an agreement
to facilitate the issuance, use, and verification of electronic credentials
through a national association of motor vehicle agencies; and authorizing
an individual who will operate a rented vehicle to use a certain electronic
credential showing a representation of a valid d river’s license, instead of
a driver’s license, to rent the vehicle.
HB 470 — VEHICLE LAWS – OBSCURED, MODIFIED, OR BLOCKED REGISTRATION PLATES AND REGISTRATION PLATE COVERS
Chapter: 566
Summary: Prohibiting a person from obscuring or modifying any vehicle registration
plate in a manner that may prevent identification and enforcing the
prohibition as a secondary offense; prohibiting a person from advertising
for or promoting the sale of an unlawful registration plate cover by falsely
claiming that the registration plate cover is lawful in the State; and
establishing that a violation of the Act is an unfair, abusive, or deceptive
trade practice subject to certain enforcement and penalties.
SB 566 — REAL PROPERTY – FILING FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE – INCREASE
Chapter: 569
Summary: Increasing the filing fee required to accompany an order to docket or a
complaint to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property
from $300 to $450.
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SB 820 — MUNICIPALITIES – ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Chapter: 570
Summary: Increasing from $1,000 to $5,000 the maximum amount of a criminal fine
or municipal infraction that may be imposed by a municipality to enforce
certain ordinances and resolutions enacted by the municipality.
SB 399 — NATURAL RESOURCES – WILDLAND AREAS – OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES
Chapter: 572
Summary: Exempting certain areas in the Big Savage Mountain Wildland, Bear Pen
Wildland, and Dan’s Mountain Wildland from being designated as a
wildland area, subject to a certificate of public convenience and necessity
being obtained for a certain transmission line; and requiring the Public
Service Commission to require an applicant for a certificate of public
convenience and necessity for the construction of a certain over head
transmission line to provide wildland impact mitigation guarantees.
Except Section 1
SB 396 — PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER – PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES – DEATH BENEFITS
Chapter: 573
Summary: Altering circumstances under which certain individuals are presumed to
have died as a direct and proximate result of an injury sustained in the
performance of duties for purposes of eligibility for death benefits.
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HB 236 — PEACE ORDERS AND CRIMINAL HARASSMENT – INTENTIONAL VISUAL SURVEILLANCE
Chapter: 574
Summary: Expanding the relief that may be included in a final peace order; altering
the acts that constitute criminal harassment to include certain visual
surveillance of an area of another person’s residence where the other has
a reasonable expectation of privacy; and providing that a person who
violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction for a first
offense is subject to imprisonment of up to 90 days or a fine of $500 or
both, and for a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment of up to
days or a fine of $1,000 or both.
SB 92 — PEACE ORDERS AND CRIMINAL HARASSMENT – INTENTIONAL VISUAL SURVEILLANCE
Chapter: 575
Summary: Expanding the relief that may be included in a final peace order; altering
the acts that constitute criminal harassment to include certain visual
surveillance of an area of another person’s residence where the other has
a reasonable expectation of privacy; and providing that a person who
violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction for a first
offense is subject to imprisonment of u p to 90 days or a fine of $500 or
both, and for a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment of up to
days or a fine of $1,000 or both.
HB 1442 — JUVENILES – TRUANCY REDUCTION PILOT PROGRAMS – REPORT
Chapter: 577
Summary: Requiring the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland to report
annually by November 1 to the General Assembly on the Truancy
Reduction Pilot Program; and requiring the report to include the number
of Truancy Reduction Pilot Programs established in State, the number of
participants in each pilot program; information on the outcomes of the
participants in each program, and recommendations to improve the
function of the current program.
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HB 681 — CHILD SUPPORT – DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR ARREARAGES AND COURT ORDERS
Chapter: 578
Summary: Altering the circumstances under which the Child Support Administration
may notify the Motor Vehicle Administration of an individual’s child
support arrearages for the purpose of suspending the individual’s driver’s
license or privilege to drive; and requi ring the court, after establishing a
child support order, to send a copy of the guideline calculation and the
order to the Child Support Administration.
HB 273 — RESIDENTIAL LEASES – LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES – CALCULATION
Chapter: 580
Summary: Altering a prohibition concerning the maximum penalty for the late
payment of rent that a landlord may charge in a residential lease to prohibit
a penalty in excess of 5% of the amount of the unpaid rent rather than of
the amount due.
HB 796 — REAL PROPERTY – FILING FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE – INCREASE
Chapter: 581
Summary: Increasing the filing fee required to accompany an order to docket or a
complaint to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property
from $300 to $450.
SB 338 — BALTIMORE COUNTY – SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS – INTERSTATE 695 AND INTERSTATE 83
Chapter: 582
Summary: Authorizing the State Highway Administration to place and use not more
than four speed monitoring systems on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County
and three on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County subject to notice
requirements; requiring that fines collected as a result of violations
enforced by speed monitoring systems on Interstate 695 in Baltimore
County and Interstate 83 in Baltimore County be used to recover
administrative costs and assist in covering the cost of certain roadway and
safety improvements; etc .
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HB 1283 — CHARLES COUNTY – OFF– HIGHWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES – REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Chapter: 583
Summary: Authorizing Charles County to regulate the operation of off –highway
recreational vehicles in the county and to impound an off –highway
recreational vehicle that is the subject of certain alleged motor vehicle
violations.
HB 808 — COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION – LEASE REQUIREMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS HO. CO. 14 –25
Chapter: 584
Summary: Requiring a written lease for certain residential or commercial real
property in Howard County to include information on the annual charge
assessed by the Columbia Association and a description of certain rights
and privileges under certain circumstances; requiring a landlord to provide
a tenant with a copy of certain covenants and governing documents under
certain circumstances; etc.
SB 968 — HOWARD COUNTY – PATUXENT RIVER WILDLAND – USE OF MECHANICAL OR MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT HO. CO. 5 –25
Chapter: 586
Summary: Authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to use mechanical or
motorized equipment to retain, maintain, remove, or replace existing trails
and remove, replace, or dispose of nonnative species within the Patuxent
River Wildland to ensure clear and saf e access to the wildland.
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HB 988 — MONTGOMERY COUNTY – SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS – MARYLAND ROUTE 200 (INTERCOUNTY CONNECTOR) MC 10–25
Chapter: 587
Summary: Authorizing the placement and use by the Maryland Transportation
Authority of speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route
(Intercounty Connector) in Montgomery County; requiring the District
Court to remit to the Authority any civil penalties collected by the District
Court resulting from a citation issued using a speed monitoring system
operated by the Authority; and requiring the State Highway
Administration to provide the Authority with access to certain systems and
contacts.
Except Sections 3 and 4
HB 1173 — MONTGOMERY COUNTY – SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS – HIGH –RISK HIGHWAYS MC 17–25
Chapter: 590
Summary: Authorizing the placement and use of speed monitoring systems on
highways in Montgomery County that are at high risk for certain motor
vehicle crashes; prohibiting the placement and use of speed monitoring
systems on certain highways in Montgomery County; requiring the fines
collected by Montgomery County or by a municipal government in
Montgomery County as a result of violations enforced by a speed
monitoring system to be used to fund the study, design, and construction
of certain safety –related projects; etc.
HB 1065 — PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY – BOARD OF APPEALS – MEMBERSHIP MC/PG 106 –25
Chapter: 592
Summary: Altering the membership of the board of appeals in Prince George’s
County to be at least three members; and altering the number of members
of the board required to concur in any resolution to a simple majority.
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HB 1195 — WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION – MEMBERSHIP, REPORTING, BILLING, AND PLANNING (WSSC PLANNING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2025) MC/PG 105 –25
Chapter: 593
Summary: Requiring one of the three commissioners from Montgomery County on
the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to be the Director of the
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection or a
designee; requiring the Commission to submit a long range
comprehensive financial plan in a certain manner; requiring the budget
authorization for the Office of the Inspector General of the Commission
to be approved independently and without involvement of Commission
staff; etc.
HB 1470 — PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY – CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS CRITICAL AREA PROTECTION PROGRAM – CUTTING OR CLEARING TREES MC/PG 113 –25
Chapter: 595
Summary: Providing that, in Prince George’s County, to enforce a certain violation
involving the clearing or cutting of trees in the Chesapeake and Atlantic
Coastal Bays Critical Area, the Prince George’s County Department of
Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcemen t must record a lien on property
that is the subject of the violation in a certain manner; establishing certain
limits, prohibitions, requirements, and authorizations on actions certain
local jurisdictions may take if a lien is not recorded as required by the Act;
etc.
HB 349 — PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY – SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS – MARYLAND ROUTE 210 PG 306–25
Chapter: 596
Summary: Increasing the maximum civil penalties for violations recorded by speed
monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Piscataway Highway) in
Prince George’s County that involve exceeding the maximum speed limit
by certain amounts.
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HB 480 — ST. MARY’S COUNTY – COUNTY PLANS – PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEMS AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Chapter: 598
Summary: Applying certain provisions relating to the adoption of or revision or
amendment to a county plan to county plans in St. Mary’s County; and
repealing certain provisions relating to public sewerage systems and water
supply systems in St. Mary’s County.
HB 491 — ST. MARY’S COUNTY – METROPOLITAN COMMISSION – DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
Chapter: 599
Summary: Authorizing the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to
discontinue all or part of water or sewer service provided to an improved
private property determined to be unsafe, unfit, or unsuitable for human
occupancy due to an accident, artificial disaste r, or natural disaster;
requiring the suspension of the ready –to–serve charge on certain private
properties; and authorizing the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan
Commission to utilize certain remedies for a violation related to certain
public water and sewer use.
HB 500 — PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT OF 2025
Chapter: 601
Summary: Authorizing the Secretary of General Services to delegate certain powers
and duties to the Chief Procurement Officer; altering the authority of the
Department of General Services to engage in or control procurement of
certain equipment and services; requir ing the Department of Information
Technology to establish a technical procurement team; altering the
authority of the Department of Transportation and the Maryland
Transportation Authority to engage in procurement for certain supplies
and services; etc.
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HB 1253 — DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY – ESTABLISHED
Chapter: 605
Summary: Establishing the Department of Social and Economic Mobility; providing
for the Secretary of Social and Economic Mobility; providing the purpose
of the Department is to provide support for units of State government,
individuals, and businesses for the maint enance of social equity policies
in the State; establishing the Department of Social and Economic Mobility
Special Fund; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill
a certain appropriation from the Transportation Trust Fund to the Fund;
etc.
SB 231 — STATE GOVERNMENT – PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ACT – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 607
Summary: Repealing the condition that must be met for a certain exclusive
representative to meet with a new employee by video or similar
technology; altering certain requirements for the deputy directors
appointed by the Public Employee Relations Board; and alterin g certain
procedures regarding the timing of exclusive representation elections.
SB 26 — DAVIS MARTINEZ PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT
Chapter: 608
Summary: Requiring the Correctional Training Commission to adopt regulations for
the training, issuance, and use of body– worn cameras by January 1, 2026;
establishing the Public Employees’ Safety and Health Unit in the Division
of Labor and Industry to administer and enforce certain duties regarding
the oversight of workplace safety and health of employees of certain
public bodies; establishing and applying certain civil and criminal
penalties to public bodies and persons in government; etc.
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HB 176 — DAVIS MARTINEZ PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT
Chapter: 609
Summary: Requiring the Correctional Training Commission to adopt regulations for
the training, issuance, and use of body –worn cameras by January 1, 2026;
establishing the Public Employees’ Safety and Health Unit in the Division
of Labor and Industry to administer a nd enforce certain duties regarding
the oversight of workplace safety and health of employees of certain
public bodies; establishing and applying certain civil and criminal
penalties to public bodies and persons in government; etc.
SB 357 — PRESCRIPTION DRUG AFFORDABILITY BOARD – AUTHORITY AND STAKEHOLDER COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP (LOWERING PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS FOR ALL MARYLANDERS NOW ACT)
Chapter: 610
Summary: Altering the membership of the Prescription Drug Affordability
Stakeholder Council; requiring the Prescription Drug Affordability Board,
under certain circumstances, to establish a process for setting upper
payment limits for purchases and payor reimbursements of prescription
drug products that the Board determines ha ve led or will lead to
affordability challenges; authorizing the Board to reconsider an upper
payment limit for a drug that becomes a current shortage; and altering
requirements related to the setting of upper payment limits.
Except Section
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HB 424 — PRESCRIPTION DRUG AFFORDABILITY BOARD – AUTHORITY AND STAKEHOLDER COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP (LOWERING PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS FOR ALL MARYLANDERS NOW ACT)
Chapter: 611
Summary: Altering the membership of the Prescription Drug Affordability
Stakeholder Council; requiring the Prescription Drug Affordability Board,
under certain circumstances, to establish a process for setting upper
payment limits for purchases and payor reimbursem ents of prescription
drug products that the Board determines have led or will lead to
affordability challenges; authorizing the Board to reconsider an upper
payment limit for a drug that becomes a current shortage; and altering
requirements related to the setting of upper payment limits.
Except Section 2
SB 369 — PUBLIC LIBRARIES – AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM (RAYMONO A. RUSSELL ACT)
Chapter: 613
Summary: Requiring certain libraries, beginning January 1, 2026, to place an
automated external defibrillator in a certain area and maintain the
functionality of the automated external defibrillator and comply with the
Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program; granting certain
immunities to libraries and individuals for certain acts or omissions under
certain circumstances; requiring the Maryland Institute for Emergency
Medical Services Systems to submit a certain report by December 1, 2026;
etc.
HB 593 — PUBLIC LIBRARIES – AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM (RAYMONO A. RUSSELL ACT)
Chapter: 614
Summary: Requiring certain libraries, beginning January 1, 2026, to place an
automated external defibrillator in a prominent area accessible to
employees and library users, to provide maintenance for the automated
external defibrillator, and to comply with the Publ ic Access Automated
External Defibrillator Program; granting certain immunities to libraries
and individuals under certain circumstances; requiring by December 1,
2026, a report to certain committees of the General Assembly on the use
of defibrillators in libraries; etc.
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HB 228 — MARYLAND VETERANS TRUST – ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD
Chapter: 617
Summary: Expanding the purposes of the Maryland Veterans Trust to include
providing monetary and other assistance to members of the Maryland
National Guard and their families; and authorizing the Maryland Veterans
Trust to expend money from the Maryland Veterans Tr ust Fund to provide
loans and grants to members of the Maryland National Guard and their
families.
SB 246 — MARYLAND VETERANS TRUST – ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD
Chapter: 618
Summary: Expanding the purposes of the Maryland Veterans Trust to include
providing monetary and other assistance to members of the Maryland
National Guard and their families; and authorizing the Maryland Veterans
Trust to expend money from the Maryland Veterans Tr ust Fund to provide
loans and grants to members of the Maryland National Guard and their
families.
HB 826 — OFFICE OF SMALL, MINORITY, AND WOMEN BUSINESS AFFAIRS – REPEAL OF INTERDEPARTMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GOVERNOR’S SUBCABINET ON SOCIOECONOMIC PROCUREMENT PARTICIPATION
Chapter: 619
Summary: Repealing the Interdepartmental Advisory Committee on Small, Minority,
and Women Business Affairs within the Office of Small, Minority, and
Women Business Affairs; establishing the Governor’s Subcabinet on
Socioeconomic Procurement Participation to study a nd make
recommendations on socioeconomic procurement in the State; and
requiring the Subcabinet to conduct certain meetings and report annually
to the Governor on the Subcabinet’s activities, progress, and
recommendations.
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HB 376 — MARYLAND CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 627
Summary: Altering the selection of the membership and chair of the Maryland
Cybersecurity Council; requiring beginning on October 1, 2025, and every
2 years thereafter, the Council to elect a chair and vice chair from among
the members of the Council; requiring the Council, working with certain
entities, to assess and address cybersecurity threats and associated risks
from artificial intelligence and quantum computing; etc.
SB 294 — MARYLAND CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL – ALTERATIONS
Chapter: 628
Summary: Altering the selection of the membership and chair of the Maryland
Cybersecurity Council; requiring, beginning October 1, 2025, and every
years thereafter, the Council to elect a chair and vice chair from among
the members of the Council; and requiring the Council, working with
certain entities, to assess and address cybersecurity threats and associated
risks from artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
SB 665 — MARYLAND UNIFORM DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY ACT – REVISIONS
Chapter: 635
Summary: Making certain virtual currency subject to the abandoned property laws in
the State; establishing certain provisions to determine certain information
about certain apparent owners of abandoned property; altering and
establishing certain provisions pertaini ng to the presumption of
abandonment for certain types of property; establishing certain procedures
to establish the death of a certain insured or certain annuitant; altering the
dollar value at which the Comptroller is required to publish certain notice;
etc.
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HB 761 — MARYLAND UNIFORM DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY ACT – REVISIONS
Chapter: 636
Summary: Making certain virtual currency subject to the abandoned property laws in
the State; establishing certain provisions to determine certain information
about certain apparent owners of abandoned property; altering and
establishing certain provisions pertaini ng to the presumption of
abandonment for certain types of property; establishing certain procedures
to establish the death of a certain insured or certain annuitant; altering
from $100 to $50 the value at which the Comptroller is required to publish
a cert ain notice; etc.
SB 1005 — FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS GRANT PROGRAM – ACQUISITION OF LAND
Chapter: 641
Summary: Authorizing the Board of Public Works, on recommendation of the
Secretary of Health, to make grants under the Federally Qualified Health
Centers Grant Program to counties, municipal corporations, and nonprofit
corporations for the acquisition of land for t he construction or use of a
federally qualified health center.
HB 43 — FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS GRANT PROGRAM – ACQUISITION OF LAND
Chapter: 642
Summary: Authorizing the Board of Public Works, on recommendation of the
Secretary of Health, to make grants under the Federally Qualified Health
Centers Grant Program to counties, municipal corporations, and nonprofit
corporations for the acquisition of land for t he construction or use of a
federally qualified health center.
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SB 32 — REAL PROPERTY – HOLDING OVER – EXPEDITED HEARING AND SERVICE OF SUMMONS FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS
Chapter: 646
Summary: Requiring the District Court to hold a hearing on a tenant holding over
within 45 days after a landlord makes a complaint if the landlord or the
landlord’s spouse is on active duty with the United States military; and
authorizing a private process server t o serve a certain summons if the
constable or sheriff of the county fails to serve the summons within
days after the summons is issued by the court.
HB 1292 — HEALTH INSURANCE – PROVIDER DIRECTORY – REQUIRED UPDATES
Chapter: 648
Summary: Renaming “network directory” to be “provider directory” to conform to a
certain federal law; altering the time period from 15 to 2 working days
within which certain carriers are required to update the information that
must be made available in the carrier’ s provider directory on the Internet;
altering the information required to be included in a provider directory;
requiring that a provider directory in printed form include a statement
regarding the accuracy of the provider information; etc.
HB 1474 — STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS – TEMPORARY TELEHEALTH LICENSES – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 649
Summary: Establishing a temporary telehealth license to be issued by the State Board
of Professional Counselors and Therapists authorizing the holder to
provide clinical professional counseling services only to a student
attending an institution of higher education in the State if the student and
out–of–state licensed professional counselor have a previously established
relationship that has existed for at least 6 months; limiting the term of the
temporary license to 6 months; and prohibiting the renewal of a tempor ary
licensed issued under the Act.
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HB 39 — PUBLIC HEALTH – REPEAL OF PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (CARLTON R. SMITH ACT)
Chapter: 651
Summary: Repealing the prohibition on an individual from knowingly transferring or
attempting to transfer the human immunodeficiency virus to another
individual.
SB 356 — PUBLIC HEALTH – REPEAL OF PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (CARLTON R. SMITH ACT)
Chapter: 652
Summary: Repealing the prohibition on an individual from knowingly transferring or
attempting to transfer the human immunodeficiency virus to another
individual.
HB 971 — ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CROWNSVILLE HOSPITAL MEMORIAL PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chapter: 657
Summary: Establishing the Anne Arundel County Crownsville Hospital Memorial
Park Advisory Committee to provide advice on the planning of the Park;
requiring the Advisory Committee to make recommendations to ensure
that the Park focuses on mental and physical health and well– being, is
equitable in providing access to the property, is truthful about the history
of Crownsville Hospital, and preserves the natural beauty of the site; and
requiring the Committee to report its achievements and recommendations
to certain en tities by February 1 each year.
SB 684 — PUBLIC HEALTH – HEALTH EQUITY DASHBOARD
Chapter: 662
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the
Commission on Health Equity, to develop a clear and easy –to–understand
graphic data dashboard that includes age– adjusted health disparity data
disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender; and requiring the
Department to update the data dashboard on a quarterly basis, as
determined by data availability.
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HB 1100 — PUBLIC HEALTH – HEALTH EQUITY DASHBOARD
Chapter: 663
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the
Commission on Health Equity, to develop a clear and easy –to–understand
graphic data dashboard that includes age –adjusted health disparity data
disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gend er; and requiring the
Department to update the data dashboard on a quarterly basis, as
determined by data availability.
HB 331 — PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT – PUBLIC ACCESS OMBUDSMAN – DELEGATION OF POWERS
Chapter: 664
Summary: Authorizing the Public Access Ombudsman to delegate to a staff member
of the Office of the Public Access Ombudsman any of the powers and
duties granted to the Ombudsman that are appropriate to the staff
member’s training and expertise.
SB 296 — PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT – PUBLIC ACCESS OMBUDSMAN – DELEGATION OF POWERS
Chapter: 665
Summary: Authorizing the Public Access Ombudsman to delegate to a staff member
of the Office of Public Access Ombudsman any of the powers and duties
granted to the Ombudsman that are appropriate to the staff member’s
training and expertise.
SB 669 — PUBLIC SAFETY – RAPE KIT TESTING – TRACKING PROGRAM AND GRANT FUND
Chapter: 667
Summary: Altering the date from December 31, 2025, to March 31, 2026, by which
a certain report under a certain sexual assault evidence collection kit
tracking program is required to be submitted; altering the purpose and use
of the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund; exp anding the duties of the Executive
Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy relating
to the Fund; prohibiting the use of the Fund for a certain sexual assault
evidence collection kit tracking program; etc.
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HB 675 — PUBLIC SAFETY – RAPE KIT TESTING – TRACKING PROGRAM AND GRANT FUND
Chapter: 668
Summary: Altering from December 31, 2025, to March 31,2026, the date by which a
certain report under a certain sexual assault evidence collection kit
tracking program is required to be submitted; altering the purpose and use
of the Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund; expa nding the duties of the Executive
Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy relating
to the Fund; and prohibiting the use of the Fund for a certain sexual assault
evidence collection kit tracking program.
HB 848 — HEALTH INSURANCE – ADVERSE DECISIONS – NOTICES, REPORTING, AND EXAMINATIONS
Chapter: 669
Summary: Requiring that certain adverse decision and grievance decision notices
include certain information in a certain manner; requiring that the
information regarding criteria and standards for utilization review that a
private review agent is required to post o n its website or the carrier’s
website be posted on the member’s and provider’s pages of the websites;
requiring that certain information submitted to the Maryland Insurance
Commissioner be aggregated by zip code; etc.
Section 2 only
SB 474 — HEALTH INSURANCE – ADVERSE DECISIONS – NOTICES, REPORTING, AND EXAMINATIONS
Chapter: 670
Summary: Requiring that certain adverse decision and grievance decision notices
include certain information in a certain manner; requiring certain carriers,
if the number of adverse decisions issued by the carrier for a type of
service has grown by 10% or more in t he immediately preceding calendar
year or 25% or more in the immediately preceding 3 calendar years, to
provide certain information to the Maryland Insurance Commissioner;
authorizing the Commissioner to use certain adverse decision information
as the basi s of an examination; etc.
Section 2 only
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SB 423 — MARYLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT AND MARYLAND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS ACT – REVISIONS
Chapter: 675
Summary: Repealing obsolete and redundant language in, clarifying language in, and
making language consistent across certain provisions of law governing the
State Board of Physicians and the regulation of physicians, physician
assistants, and allied health professionals; altering certain licensure
requirements; altering the grounds for discipline for physicians, physicia n
assistants, and allied health professionals; authorizing the Board to impose
a civil penalty for a certain report made in bad faith; etc.
HB 776 — MARYLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT AND MARYLAND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS ACT – REVISIONS
Chapter: 676
Summary: Repealing obsolete and redundant language in, clarifying language in, and
making language consistent across certain provisions of law governing the
State Board of Physicians and the regulation of physicians, physician
assistants, and allied health professi onals; altering certain licensure
requirements; altering the grounds for discipline for physicians, physician
assistants, and allied health professionals; authorizing the Board to impose
a civil penalty for a certain report made in bad faith; etc.
HB 859 — ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS – OUTREACH
Chapter: 679
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to promote access to
health insurance for child care professionals; and requiring the Exchange
to conduct a survey, in consultation with the State Department of
Education and relevant nonprofit organizations, to assess current levels of
health care access across the child care community.
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HB 1004 — PUBLIC HEALTH – ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS – INFORMATION ON PREVALENCE AND TREATMENT
Chapter: 681
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with certain
entities, to incorporate information regarding treatments approved by the
Food and Drug Administration for Alzheimer’s disease and related
dementias and to increase understanding and awareness of treatment of
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias into relevant public health
outreach programs; requiring the Department to establish and maintain a
website with information on the prevalence and hospitalization rate for
Alzheimer’s and related dementias; etc.
SB 748 — PUBLIC HEALTH – ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS – INFORMATION ON PREVALENCE AND TREATMENT
Chapter: 682
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with certain
entities, to incorporate information regarding treatments approved by the
Food and Drug Administration for Alzheimer’s disease and related
dementias and to increase understanding and awareness of treatment of
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias into relevant public health
outreach programs administered by the Department; requiring the
Department to establish and maintain a website that includes certain
information, updated yearly ; etc.
HB 798 — OPIOID RESTITUTION FUND – INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD
Chapter: 690
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Office of Overdose Response, in collaboration
with the Maryland Department of Health, to develop and maintain an
interactive dashboard on Opioid Restitution Fund spending to share
prescription opioid –related settlement information wi th the public;
requiring the dashboard to include links to the State, county, or municipal
websites that provide access to additional information on the use of
opioid –related settlement funds; etc.
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SB 589 — OPIOID RESTITUTION FUND – INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD
Chapter: 691
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Office of Overdose Response, in collaboration
with the Maryland Department of Health, to develop and maintain an
interactive dashboard on Opioid Restitution Fund spending to share
prescription opioid –related settlement information wi th the public;
requiring the dashboard to include links to the State, county, or municipal
websites that provide access to additional information on the use of
opioid –related settlement funds; requiring that the dashboard be funded
by the Opioid Restitutio n Fund; etc.
HB 268 — HOSPITALS – FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COLLECTION OF DEBTS – POLICIES
Chapter: 693
Summary: Altering provisions of law related to a hospital’s financial assistance and
collection of debts policies; specifying the percentage by which a hospital
is required to reduce a patient’s out –of–pocket expenses under certain
circumstances; adding to the noti ce requirements relating to a hospital’s
financial assistance policy; prohibiting a hospital from filing a civil action
to collect a debt against a patient whose outstanding debt is at or below
$500; etc.
SB 981 — HOSPITALS – FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COLLECTION OF DEBTS – POLICIES
Chapter: 694
Summary: Excluding a civil action on a certain contract between a hospital and a
consumer from a certain provision of law establishing the statute of
limitations on civil actions on certain specialties; specifying the
percentage by which a hospital is required to r educe a patient’s
out–of–pocket expenses under certain circumstances; adding to the notice
requirements relating to a hospital’s financial assistance policy;
prohibiting a hospital from filing a civil action to collect a debt against a
patient whose outst anding debt is at or below $500; etc.
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HB 1510 — MEDICAL RECORDS – NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION – METHOD
Chapter: 695
Summary: Requiring that notice of the destruction of medical records be provided by
first–class mail or by e –mail, rather than by both methods; and providing
that if notice is provided by e –mail and no response or delivery receipt is
obtained from the e –mail addres s to which notice was provided, the health
care provider shall provide notice via first –class mail at least 10 days
before the date on which the record is to be destroyed.
HB 1347 — SECURITY GUARDS AND SECURITY GUARD EMPLOYERS – REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, AND REGULATION
Chapter: 702
Summary: Providing that a cannabis agent who is employed to provide security
services for a cannabis licensee or cannabis registrant as a security guard
or by a security guard agency is not required to obtain a State or national
criminal history records check if th e cannabis agent is authorized to
provide security guard services; altering the definition of “security guard
employer” for purposes of certain provisions of law to exclude video
lottery facilities, sports wagering facility licensees, and health care
facilities; etc.
SB 299 — SECURITY GUARDS AND SECURITY GUARD EMPLOYERS – REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, AND REGULATION
Chapter: 703
Summary: Providing that a cannabis agent who is employed to provide security
services for a cannabis licensee or cannabis registrant as a security guard
or by a security guard agency is not required to obtain a State or national
criminal history records check if th e cannabis agent is authorized to
provide security guard services; altering the definition of “security guard
employer” for purposes of certain provisions of law to exclude video
lottery facilities, sports wagering facility licenses, and health care
facili ties; etc.
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HB 996 — PUBLIC HEALTH – PHENIBUT CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (JT ALVEY PHENIBUT CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT)
Chapter: 704
Summary: Requiring a retailer that prepares, distributes, sells, or exposes for sale a
phenibut product to disclose the factual basis on which any representations
regarding the phenibut product are made; establishing prohibitions related
to the preparation, distrib ution, and sale of phenibut products, including
prohibitions related to the sale of phenibut to individuals under the age of
21 years and the marketing of phenibut to minors; establishing certain
penalties for violations of the Act; etc.
HB 1310 — PRESCRIPTION DRUG REPOSITORY PROGRAM – REVISIONS
Chapter: 705
Summary: Altering the Prescription Drug Repository Program, including by allowing
certain entities located in another state to participate in the Program as
drop–off sites and repositories, including over–the– counter drugs under
the Program, and altering the indivi duals who are eligible to receive drugs
or medical supplies under the Program; and altering the persons for whom
and the activities with respect to which certain immunity is provided under
the Program.
SB 676 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES – HOSPITALS AND FREESTANDING BIRTHING CENTERS – PERINATAL CARE STANDARDS
Chapter: 708
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, in coordination with the
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, to adopt
regulations establishing minimum perinatal care standards that meet or
exceed the Maryland Perinatal System Standards for each hospital that
provides obstetrical services; and requiring each hospital that provides
obstetrical services and freestanding birthing centers, as a condition of
licensure, to comply with certain minimum perinatal care standards.
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HB 1380 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES – HOSPITALS AND FREESTANDING BIRTHING CENTERS – PERINATAL CARE STANDARDS
Chapter: 709
Summary: Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, in coordination with the
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, to adopt
regulations establishing minimum perinatal care standards for hospitals
that meet or exceed the Maryland Perinatal Sys tem Standards for each
hospital that provides obstetrical services; and requiring each hospital that
provides obstetrical services and freestanding birthing centers, as a
condition of licensure, to comply with certain minimum perinatal care
standards.
HB 443 — BABY FOOD LABELING – STATEMENT REGARDING TOXIC HEAVY METAL TESTING – TERMINOLOGY
Chapter: 713
Summary: Altering the statement that must be included on a baby food product label
if the baby food product has been tested for toxic heavy metals for the
purpose of changing the term included on the label from “toxic heavy
metal” to “toxic element”.
SB 453 — STATE CONTRACTS – PROHIBITED PROVISIONS
Chapter: 723
Summary: Clarifying a prohibition on including in State contracts provisions
pertaining to limitations of liability for damage to real or tangible personal
property; and clarifying a prohibition on including in State contracts
provisions limiting the recovery of co sts related to the use of replacement
contractors under certain circumstances.
HB 507 — STATE CONTRACTS – PROHIBITED PROVISIONS
Chapter: 724
Summary: Clarifying a prohibition on including in State contracts provisions
pertaining to limitations of liability for damage to real or tangible personal
property; and clarifying a prohibition on including in State contracts
provisions limiting the recovery of co sts related to the use of replacement
contractors under certain circumstances.
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HB 508 — STATE PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES – BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND – PACKAGING AND REPACKAGING
Chapter: 725
Summary: Requiring a State or State aided or controlled entity to require a prime
contractor to procure certain janitorial products packaged or repackaged
by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland.
HB 367 — HEALTH OCCUPATIONS BOARDS – ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT FOR NURSING
Chapter: 731
Summary: Prohibiting a health occupations board from requiring additional evidence
of English proficiency as a condition for licensure, certification, or
registration if an applicant holds a valid, unrestricted license, certification,
or registration from another s tate that requires evidence of English
proficiency; requiring each health occupations board that requires
evidence of English proficiency to post a statement on their website that
an applicant may not be required to provide additional evidence of
proficien cy; etc.
SB 72 — HEALTH OCCUPATIONS BOARDS – ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT FOR NURSING
Chapter: 732
Summary: Prohibiting a health occupations board from requiring additional evidence
of English proficiency as a condition for licensure, certification, or
registration if an applicant holds a valid, unrestricted license, certification,
or registration from another s tate that requires evidence of English
proficiency; requiring each health occupations board that requires
evidence of English proficiency to post a statement on their website that
an applicant may not be required to provide additional evidence of
proficien cy; etc.
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SB 956 — HEALTH INSURANCE – MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES – INSURANCE PRODUCER COMMISSION
Chapter: 740
Summary: Requiring a carrier to pay the same commission rates to an insurance
producer for the sale of certain Medicare supplement policies without
regard to whether the policies are sold during an open enrollment period,
as underwritten policies, or under certain provisions of law.
HB 1351 — HEALTH INSURANCE – PROVIDER PANELS – CREDENTIALING FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Chapter: 746
Summary: Altering the providers of certain community –based health services that a
carrier is prohibited from rejecting for participation on the carrier’s
provider panel; and altering the period of time in which certain carriers are
required to accept or deny certai n social workers, counselors, and
psychology associates for participation on the carrier’s provider panel to
within 60 days after the date a carrier receives a completed application.
HB 820 — HEALTH INSURANCE – UTILIZATION REVIEW – USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Chapter: 747
Summary: Requiring that certain carriers, pharmacy benefits managers, and private
review agents ensure that artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other
software tools are used in a certain manner when used for conducting
utilization review.
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HB 1251 — HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURERS – OBSTETRIC SERVICES POLICIES (DOULA AND BIRTH POLICY TRANSPARENCY ACT)
Chapter: 751
Summary: Requiring certain hospitals to adopt certain policies relating to obstetric
services and to provide evidence to the Maryland Department of Health
that the hospital has the policies; requiring the Maryland Department of
Health to provide certain policies to the public on request; and requiring
insurers that issue or deliver medical professional liability insurance
policies in the State to provide the Maryland Department of Health, on
request, with information regarding the insurer’s policy regarding
coverage of obstetric services.
HB 871 — HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION – COMMUNITY BENEFITS – COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER WORKFORCE PROGRAM
Chapter: 752
Summary: Altering the definition of “community benefit” to include a community
health worker workforce program which is intended to provide services to
patients of a nonprofit hospital and to improve health outcomes;
authorizing a nonprofit hospital and a community –based organization to
establish a community health worker workforce program; providing that a
partnership that establishes a community health worker workforce
program may be executed through a memorandum of understanding;
establishing requirements for the memorandum of understanding; etc.
HB 745 — STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS – BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS – LICENSURE APPLICATIONS
Chapter: 755
Summary: Requiring the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to
issue a license to practice behavior analysis to qualified applicants within
30 days of receiving the completed application; requiring the State Board
to issue a license within 50 days to an applicant who submitted an
incomplete application but has presented additional information; and
requiring the State Board to provide a certain e –mail notification regarding
the status of an application for a license to practice behavior analysis.
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HB 1244 — MARYLAND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION WAIVER ADVISORY COUNCIL – ESTABLISHMENT
Chapter: 756
Summary: Establishing the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration
Waiver Advisory Council to advise and provide recommendations to the
Developmental Disabilities Administration on system design, service
delivery, and quality enhancement strategies for the Medicaid waiver
programs operated by the Administration.
SB 740 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES – SERVICE MEMBER COMMUNITY MEMBERS (SFC MATTHEW FAST ACT)
Chapter: 757
Summary: Authorizing each health care facility to screen each patient for information
on whether the patient is a service member community member, include
on the patient’s medical record whether the patient is a service member
community member, and meet certain sta ndards established by The Joint
Commission for the purpose of improving health care equity for warrior
community members; and defining “service member community
member” to mean a service member, a veteran, a certain spouse, a certain
child, or a certain st epchild.
HB 1502 — BALTIMORE CITY – AIDS PREVENTION STERILE NEEDLE AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE PILOT PROGRAM – REVISIONS
Chapter: 758
Summary: Renaming the AIDS Prevention Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange
Pilot Program to be the HIV Prevention Syringe Services Program;
altering the duties of the Program to provide for the safe distribution of
syringes and hypodermic needles and account for the number of
hypodermic needles and syringes exchanged and distributed by the
Baltimore City Health Department; altering the membership and duties of
the Program’s oversight committee; altering the immunity provided to
Program staff and participants; etc.
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HB 1131 — PUBLIC HEALTH – BUPRENORPHINE – TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM AND WORKGROUP
Chapter: 759
Summary: Establishing the Buprenorphine Training Grant Program to assist counties
with offsetting the cost of training paramedics to administer
buprenorphine; including the Program as an authorized use of funding
from the Opioid Restitution Fund; requiring the Gove rnor to include in the
annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $50,000 from the Opioid
Restitution Fund for the Program; and requiring the Maryland Office of
Overdose Response to convene a workgroup to study access to
buprenorphine in the State.
Section 1 only
SB 163 — HEALTH – GENERAL ARTICLE – REFERENCES TO MENTAL HEALTH
Chapter: 760
Summary: Replacing references to mental hygiene with references to mental health
in certain provisions of law governing public health; establishing that, by
July 1, 2027, the Department of Health shall conduct a thorough review of
Department regulations and adopt regulations to ensure consistency with
the Act; and requiring the Department to update all public –facing
electronic materials to be consistent with the Act a s soon as practicable.
HB 1066 — COMMISSION ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE TREATMENT AND ACCESS – WORKGROUPS
Chapter: 763
Summary: Requiring the Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and
Access to establish a workgroup on the improvement of health, social, and
economic outcomes related to substance use; requiring the workgroup to
make recommendations on changes to State laws, policies and practices
needed to mitigate the harm related to criminalization of substance use and
related to the discharge of patients from substance use treatment programs;
and requiring the workgroup to submit a certain report annually.
122
SB 639 — GARRETT COUNTY – BIDS AND CONTRACTS – ADVERTISEMENT EXCEPTIONS
Chapter: 778
Summary: Providing that, in Garrett County, a certain requirement to advertise for
bids does not apply to a certain contract for goods or services procured on
an as –needed basis over time or for certain vehicles.
HB 1334 — GARRETT COUNTY – BIDS AND CONTRACTS – ADVERTISEMENT EXCEPTIONS
Chapter: 779
Summary: Providing that, in Garrett County, a certain requirement to advertise for
bids does not apply to a certain contract for goods or services procured on
an as –needed basis over time or for certain vehicles.
HB 1167 — MONTGOMERY COUNTY – MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO REGULATE STRUCTURES – ALTERATIONS MC/PG 116 –25
Chapter: 780
Summary: Altering the authority of a municipal corporation or governed special
taxing district in Montgomery County to adopt an additional or stricter
building requirement than is required by a State, regional, or county unit
to regulate the construction, repair, o r remodeling of certain structures on
land zoned for single –family residential use to apply to buildings with four
or fewer dwelling units and their accessory structures without regard to
the zoning for the land where the building is located.
HB 490 — ST. MARY’S COUNTY – COMPETITIVE BIDDING – THRESHOLD
Chapter: 781
Summary: Increasing the minimum contract value to $50,000 to require a competitive
bidding process in St. Mary’s County for contracts for services or supplies.
123
HB 49 — ENVIRONMENT – BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS – ALTERATIONS AND ANALYSIS
Chapter: 844
Summary: Altering the requirements for certain regulations adopted by the
Department of the Environment relating to building energy performance
standards to include certain exclusions and considerations and a certain
annual reporting fee to cover certain costs; requiring the De partment to
certify a certain building energy performance standards program adopted
by a county under certain circumstances; requiring the Department to
conduct an analysis of the potential costs and benefits of certain building
energy performance standard s policy options; etc.
Except Section 2
HB 1294 — COMMERCIAL LAW – CREDIT REGULATION – EARNED WAGE ACCESS AND CREDIT MODERNIZATION
Chapter: 847
Summary: Subjecting certain earned wage access products to the Maryland
Consumer Loan Law and other provisions that regulate entities that
provide consumer credit; restricting the acceptance of tips by certain
lenders under certain circumstances; providing for the licensing or
registration of certain entities offering earned wage access products with
certain exemptions; regulating earned wage access service agreements;
limiting the costs and fees associated with obtaining an earned wage
access product; etc.
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