📜 Maryland Legislation

HB1502: Consumer and Display Fireworks - Regulation and Tax

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kevin Hornberger

Co-sponsors: Andrew Pruski

HB1503: Carroll County - District Planning Commission - Authorized

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

HB1504: Highways - Sidewalks and Bicycle Pathways - Construction and Reconstruction (The Honorable Anne Healey Pedestrian Safety Act of 2026)

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 418
May 12, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Anne Healey

Co-sponsors: Nick Allen Kevin Anderson Terry Baker Dylan Behler Regina Boyce Linda Foley David Fraser-hidalgo Robin Grammer Michele Guyton Marvin Holmes Jay Jacobs Marc Korman Robbyn Lewis Jeffrie Long Todd Morgan Ryan Nawrocki Darrell Odom Dana Stein Natalie Ziegler

HB1505: Higher Education - Loan Repayment and Scholarships for Correctional Officers

Current disposition: Pending: House Appropriations

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 11, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Appropriations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Gary Simmons

HB1506: Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - New Owner Fees - Limitations

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Ross

HB1507: Motor Vehicles - Enhanced Tinted Windows - Medical Exemption

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: First Reading Environment and Transportation
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Christopher Adams

Co-sponsors: Kevin Anderson Barry Beauchamp Jason Buckel Kevin Hornberger Tom Hutchinson Susan McComas Todd Morgan April Rose

HB1508: State Highways - Highway Work Permits - Notice

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ryan Nawrocki

Co-sponsors: Nick Allen Lauren Arikan Dylan Behler Regina Boyce Michele Guyton Jay Jacobs Todd Morgan Kathy Szeliga Terry Baker Robin Grammer Anne Healey Robbyn Lewis Dana Stein

HB1509: Financial Institutions - Mortgage Servicers - Insurance Proceeds

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 6, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Denise Roberts

HB1510: Unemployment Insurance - Fraud Prevention, Detection, and Enforcement

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Robin Grammer

Co-sponsors: Steven Arentz Lauren Arikan Brian Chisholm Mark Fisher Matt Morgan Ryan Nawrocki Kathy Szeliga

HB1511: Public Safety - State Clearinghouse for Missing Persons

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Anne Healey

HB1512: Business Regulation - Rounding Cash Transactions - Remittance to Comptroller

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Frank Conaway

HB1513: Calvert County - Public Facilities Bonds

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 339
April 28, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

HB1514: Calvert County - County Officials and Board of Education - Salaries and Benefits

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 574
May 12, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

HB1515: Labor and Employment - Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses - Employer Relocation

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
March 9, 2026

Introduced in House

Author: Christopher Adams

Co-sponsors: Kevin Anderson Steven Arentz Terry Baker Barry Beauchamp Jason Buckel Tom Hutchinson Susan McComas Todd Morgan Teresa Reilly April Rose

HB1516: Human Services - Energy Assistance Programs - Administration and Funding

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: First Reading Environment and Transportation and Appropriations
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: David Fraser-hidalgo

HB1517: Land Use - Qualified Project - Retaliatory Downzoning

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Dylan Behler

Co-sponsors: Nick Allen

HB1518: Property Tax Assessments - 5-Year Assessment Cycle

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Buckel

Co-sponsors: Christopher Adams Terry Baker Barry Beauchamp Barrie Ciliberti Kevin Hornberger Tom Hutchinson Jay Jacobs Susan McComas April Fleming Miller Todd Morgan LaToya Nkongolo Teresa Reilly Stuart Schmidt Chris Tomlinson William Wivell

HB1519: Cannabis - Management Service Agreements, Advertising, and Penalties - Alterations (Cannabis Reform and Opportunity Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 3, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Marlon Amprey

Co-sponsors: Adrian Boafo

HB1520: Courts - Exemption From Judgment - Alterations and Additions

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Chris Tomlinson

Co-sponsors: Frank Conaway Gary Simmons Kym Taylor William Valentine

HB1521: Income Tax - Credit for Contributions, Volunteerism, and Employment Initiatives for At-Risk Youth

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Malcolm Ruff

Co-sponsors: Jackie Addison Frank Conaway Kris Fair Diana Fennell Jeffrie Long Ashanti Martinez Gary Simmons Stephanie Smith Ryan Spiegel Sean Stinnett Melissa Wells Sarah Wolek Chao Wu Caylin Young

HB1522: Traffic Control Signal Monitoring and Speed Monitoring Systems - Exemptions From Liability - Vehicle Rental Companies

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: First Reading Environment and Transportation
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Darrell Odom

Co-sponsors: Dylan Behler Adrian Boafo Diana Fennell Andrea Harrison Marvin Holmes Mary Lehman Jeffrie Long Edith Patterson Scott Phillips Gary Simmons

HB1523: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354
May 12, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed House passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Kim Ross

Co-sponsors: Tiffany Alston Heather Bagnall Bonnie Cullison Pam Guzzone Terri Hill Tom Hutchinson Steve Johnson Aaron Kaufman Nicholaus Kipke Lesley Lopez Ashanti Martinez Matt Morgan Teresa Reilly Samuel Rosenberg Kathy Szeliga Deni Taveras Jennifer White Holland Teresa Woorman

HB1524: Labor and Employment - Paid Leave - Attendance at School Functions

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
March 9, 2026

Introduced in House

Author: Jeffrie Long

HB1525: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, EmPOWER Energy Efficiency Programs, and Community Solar Energy Generating Systems

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: First Reading Environment and Transportation
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: William Wivell

Co-sponsors: Steven Arentz Barry Beauchamp Jason Buckel Kevin Hornberger Tom Hutchinson Susan McComas April Fleming Miller Todd Morgan Teresa Reilly Stuart Schmidt Chris Tomlinson William Valentine

HB1526: Carroll County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class 1 Distillery On-Premises Consumption Permit

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 836
May 26, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

HB1527: Complementary and Alternative Health Care - Practice Authorized (Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Health

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 18, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Health 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Lauren Arikan

HB1528: Education - Homeschool Students - Extracurricular Activities

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Ross

Co-sponsors: Harry Bhandari Kent Roberson Karen Toles C.T. Wilson

HB1529: Baltimore County - Local Commission on Common Ownership Communities

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Marvin Holmes

HB1530: Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 799
May 26, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Teresa Woorman

Co-sponsors: Gabriel Acevero Aaron Kaufman Ashanti Martinez Ryan Spiegel

HB1531: Maryland Helping Everyone Afford Life-Saving Treatments and Health Care (HEALTH) Fund - Establishment

Current disposition: Pending: House Health

Last status update: Hearing canceled (Health)
March 3, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Health 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kris Fair

HB1532: Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act

🗳 24 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 353
May 12, 2026

+1 House passed Senate passed House passed Senate passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Marc Korman

Co-sponsors: David Fraser-hidalgo Nick Allen Dylan Behler Linda Foley Michele Guyton Anne Healey Marvin Holmes Jeffrie Long Robbyn Lewis Darrell Odom Dana Stein Natalie Ziegler

HB1533: Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals)

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284
April 28, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed House passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Tiffany Alston

Co-sponsors: Julie Palakovich Carr Nick Allen Regina Boyce Derrick Coley Diana Fennell Pam Guzzone Kevin Hornberger Robbyn Lewis April Fleming Miller Kent Roberson Denise Roberts Emily Shetty Dana Stein Heather Bagnall Bonnie Cullison Terri Hill Aaron Kaufman Lesley Lopez Ashanti Martinez Samuel Rosenberg Kim Ross Jennifer White Holland Teresa Woorman

HB1534: Data Centers - Standards for Operation and Siting

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: First Reading Environment and Transportation
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: April Fleming Miller

HB1535: Natural Resources - Recreational Fishing - Mobile Reporting Application

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: First Reading Environment and Transportation
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jay Jacobs

Co-sponsors: Terry Baker Barry Beauchamp Jason Buckel Barrie Ciliberti Jeff Ghrist Seth Howard Tom Hutchinson Susan McComas Todd Morgan Teresa Reilly Stuart Schmidt

HB1536: Maryland Enforcement Limits and Transparency (MELT) Act

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 11, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Lesley Lopez

Co-sponsors: Marlon Amprey Adrian Boafo Aaron Kaufman Robbyn Lewis Ashanti Martinez Gabriel Moreno Deni Taveras Jennifer White Holland Greg Wims Teresa Woorman

HB1537: Public Health - Newborn Screening Program - Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

Current disposition: Pending: House Health

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 18, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Health 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Marlon Amprey

HB1538: Land Use - Accessory Dwelling Units - Requirements and Prohibitions (Maryland Generational Housing Act of 2026)

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: April Fleming Miller

Co-sponsors: Steven Arentz Terry Baker Barry Beauchamp Susan McComas Todd Morgan April Rose Stuart Schmidt

HB1539: Maryland Labor Relations Act

Current disposition: Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections

Last status update: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
February 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Government, Labor, and Elections 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: C.T. Wilson

HB1540: University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center - Funding - Repeal of Termination Date

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 797
May 26, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Andrea Harrison

Co-sponsors: Julian Ivey Karen Toles Gabriel Acevero Malcolm Ruff Aletheia McCaskill

HB1541: Workgroup to Study Extreme Risk Protective Orders (Sagar Ghimire Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 12, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Harry Bhandari

HB1542: Public Health - Goods, Services, or Technologies Used in Death Sentences - Prohibition

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Samuel Rosenberg

HB1543: Labor and Employment - Temporary Workers

Current disposition: Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections

Last status update: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
February 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Government, Labor, and Elections 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Harry Bhandari

HB1544: Maryland Justice Corps Program - Establishment

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
February 23, 2026

Introduced in House

Author: Samuel Rosenberg

HB1545: Frederick County - Special Education Video and Audio Recording Program - Established

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: April Fleming Miller

HB1546: Baltimore County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
March 9, 2026

Introduced in House

Author: Ric Metzgar

HB1547: Environment - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Modified Risk Reduction Standard

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Samuel Rosenberg

HB1548: Real Property - Residential Lease - Terminology

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
March 19, 2026

Introduced in House

Author: Sean Stinnett

Co-sponsors: Gary Simmons

HB1549: Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Rental Dwelling Unit - Definition

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Samuel Rosenberg

HB1550: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Authority - Repeal (Property Rights Protection Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Robin Grammer

HB1551: Department of Agriculture - Regulation of Dog Breeders

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ric Metzgar

HB1552: Alcoholic Beverages - Class L Beer, Wine, and Liquor License - Established

Current disposition: Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections

Last status update: First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Government, Labor, and Elections 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jared Solomon

Co-sponsors: Kris Fair Eric Ebersole Kevin Hornberger Ric Metzgar Lily Qi Matthew Schindler Stuart Schmidt Vaughn Stewart Chris Tomlinson

HB1553: Estates and Trusts - Guardianship of the Person of a Disabled Person - Emergency and Temporary Guardianship Petitions

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 11, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Tiffany Alston

Co-sponsors: Jackie Addison April Fleming Miller Todd Morgan

HB1554: Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agriculture Purposes - Study and Report

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 783
May 26, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Kevin Hornberger

Co-sponsors: Sheree Sample-Hughes

HB1555: Education - Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Oversight Requirements

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: April Fleming Miller

Co-sponsors: Steven Arentz Kevin Hornberger April Rose Chris Tomlinson

HB1556: Business Regulation - Sugary Beverage Advertisements - Warning Labels

Current disposition: Pending: House Health

Last status update: First Reading Health
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Health 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Ross

HB1557: Procurement - Real Estate Advisory Committee and Property Acquisition and Lease Requirements

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 368
May 12, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed House passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Jared Solomon

Co-sponsors: Audit and Evaluation

HB1558: State Board of Physicians - Anesthesiologist Assistants - Licensing

Current disposition: Pending: House Health

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 18, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Health 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jamila Woods

Co-sponsors: Linda Foley Jeffrie Long Veronica Turner

HB1559: Children in Unlicensed Settings and Pediatric Hospital Overstay Patients - Placement

Co-sponsors: Gabriel Acevero Tiffany Alston Heather Bagnall Ben Barnes Barry Beauchamp Mark Chang Bonnie Cullison Mark Edelson Catherine Forbes Jeff Ghrist Pam Guzzone Andrea Harrison Terri Hill Jim Hinebaugh Tom Hutchinson Julian Ivey Steve Johnson Adrienne Jones Dana Jones Anne Kaiser Aaron Kaufman Nicholaus Kipke Lesley Lopez Ashanti Martinez Aletheia McCaskill Ric Metzgar Matt Morgan Teresa Reilly Samuel Rosenberg Kim Ross Malcolm Ruff Emily Shetty Stephanie Smith Ryan Spiegel Joshua Stonko Kathy Szeliga Deni Taveras Karen Toles Courtney Watson Jennifer White Holland Sarah Wolek Teresa Woorman

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 160
April 28, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Michael Griffith

HB1560: Forest Conservation - Incentives - Pilot Program and Fund

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: First Reading Environment and Transportation and Appropriations
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Dylan Behler

HB1561: Electricity Generation and Storage - Investor-Owned Electric Companies and Front-of-the-Meter Storage (Affordable Energy Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: First Reading Environment and Transportation
February 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Pamela Queen

HB1562: Consumer Protection - Telecommunications Service Outage - Automatic Credit (Automatic Telecommunications Service Outage Credit Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Chao Wu

HB1563: Emergency Room Services and Post-Acute Care - Coverage and Facility Studies

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 165
April 28, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Harry Bhandari

Co-sponsors: Tiffany Alston Heather Bagnall Bonnie Cullison Pam Guzzone Terri Hill Tom Hutchinson Steve Johnson Aaron Kaufman Nicholaus Kipke Lesley Lopez Ashanti Martinez Samuel Rosenberg Kim Ross Deni Taveras Jennifer White Holland Teresa Woorman

HB1564: Public Health - Drugs and Medical Devices Used in Death Sentences - Prohibition

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing canceled (Judiciary)
February 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Veronica Turner

Co-sponsors: Diana Fennell Ryan Spiegel Deni Taveras

HB1565: Public Health - Obesity Management and Treatment Programs (Healthy Maryland for Every Body)

Current disposition: Pending: House Health

Last status update: Hearing canceled (Health)
March 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Health 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: April Fleming Miller

Co-sponsors: Ashanti Martinez Kevin Hornberger Tom Hutchinson Susan McComas LaToya Nkongolo Stuart Schmidt William Wivell

HB1566: Real Property - Deeds of Trust - Recordation of Assignments

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 10, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Pamela Queen

HB1567: Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Motor Scooters, and EPAMDs - Audible Warnings (Pass Pedestrians Safely Act)

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 24, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Darrell Odom

Co-sponsors: Regina Boyce

HB1568: Local Government - Animal Control - Dogs At Large (Dog Leash Laws)

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 12, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Ross

HB1569: Parking Enforcement - Vehicles in Custody or Control of Auto Repair or Storage Facility

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings

Last status update: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 24, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Judicial Proceedings 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Caylin Young

Co-sponsors: Teresa Woorman Nick Allen Michele Guyton Robbyn Lewis

HB1570: State Government - Governmental Procedures - Development and Review of Standards

Current disposition: Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 11, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Government, Labor, and Elections 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Caylin Young

HB1571: Real Property - Access to Counsel in Evictions Program and Mobile Home Parks

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Marvin Holmes

HB1572: Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Eligible Sources – Waste–to–Energy

Current disposition: Pending: House Environment and Transportation

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Environment and Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jeff Ghrist

HB1573: Income Tax - Credit for Small Political Contributions

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Caylin Young

HB1574: Child Care Providers - Licensing and Registration Alterations

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
April 13, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Author: Jared Solomon

Co-sponsors: Jackie Addison Heather Bagnall Derrick Coley Eric Ebersole Catherine Forbes Michele Guyton Kevin Hornberger Dana Jones Aaron Kaufman Lesley Lopez Bernice Mireku-North Julie Palakovich Carr Chris Tomlinson

Co-sponsors: Gabriel Acevero Jackie Addison Marlon Amprey Heather Bagnall Lorig Charkoudian Derrick Coley Debra Davis Kris Fair Linda Foley Julian Ivey Aaron Kaufman Mary Lehman Robbyn Lewis Jeffrie Long Ashanti Martinez Aletheia McCaskill Bernice Mireku-North Gabriel Moreno Julie Palakovich Carr Cheryl Pasteur Kent Roberson Malcolm Ruff Sheila Ruth Gary Simmons Karen Simpson Stephanie Smith Jared Solomon Sean Stinnett Deni Taveras Kym Taylor Jen Terrasa Veronica Turner Joe Vogel Melissa Wells Jennifer White Holland Jheanelle Wilkins Nicole Williams Greg Wims Jamila Woods Teresa Woorman Caylin Young

HB1575: Correctional Services and Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Scott Phillips

HB1576: Sales and Use Tax - Electronic Smoking Devices and Vaping Liquid - Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Samuel Rosenberg

HB1577: Common Ownership Communities - Common Areas - Approval of Alterations

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Ross

HB1578: State Procurement - Procurement Preferences - Reauthorization and Revisions

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 82
April 14, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Government, Labor, and Elections

HB1579: State Personnel - Family and Medical Leave - Limits and Use

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
March 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Author: Government, Labor, and Elections

HB1580: Economic Development - Maryland Enhanced Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ways and Means

HB1581: Economic Development - Horse Racing Facilities, Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor Facilities, and Bus Rapid Transit - Alterations

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376
May 12, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed House passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Appropriations

Co-sponsors: Barry Beauchamp Andrea Harrison Julian Ivey Dana Jones Malcolm Ruff Emily Shetty Karen Toles

HB1582: Education - Program of Educational Accountability - Alterations (Comprehensive Outcomes and Measures of Progress for Supporting Schools (COMPASS Act))

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 593
May 26, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Ways and Means

HB1583: Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Fairness and Affordability Study

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judiciary

HB1584: Delivery Network Companies and Delivery Network Services - Regulation and Transparency

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Vaughn Stewart

HB1585: Maryland Economic Development Corporation - Major Information Technology Development Projects - Project Management

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Withdrawn by Sponsor
April 2, 2026

Introduced in House

Author: Ken Kerr

HB1586: Protective Orders - Coercive Control

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary

Last status update: Rereferred to Judiciary
March 10, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Susan McComas

Co-sponsors: William Wivell Lauren Arikan Terry Baker Barry Beauchamp Jason Buckel Brian Chisholm Barrie Ciliberti Kevin Hornberger April Fleming Miller Todd Morgan

HB1587: Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 669
May 26, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed House passed Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Edith Patterson

HB1588: Wicomico County - Orphans' Court Judge - Annual Salary

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 15, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

HB1589: Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and Identification Cards - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act)

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 15, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ashanti Martinez

Co-sponsors: Kris Fair Gabriel Acevero Bonnie Cullison Teresa Woorman

HB1590: Alcoholic Beverages - Class 8 Farm Brewery and Class 10 Farm Distillery Licenses

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 15, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Natalie Ziegler

HB1591: State and Private Wetlands - Nonwater-Dependent Project - Definition

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 15, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Steven Arentz

Co-sponsors: Jeff Ghrist Jay Jacobs

HB1592: Education - Regional Resource Centers and County Libraries - Funding

Current disposition: Pending: House Appropriations

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 18, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Appropriations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ben Barnes

HB1593: Community Pathways Waiver - Adoption of Regulations

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Third Reading Passed (132-0)
March 23, 2026

Introduced in House House passed

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Michele Guyton

Co-sponsors: Tiffany Alston Heather Bagnall Bonnie Cullison Pam Guzzone Terri Hill Tom Hutchinson Steve Johnson Aaron Kaufman Nicholaus Kipke Lesley Lopez Ashanti Martinez Matt Morgan Teresa Reilly Samuel Rosenberg Kim Ross Deni Taveras Jennifer White Holland Teresa Woorman

HB1594: Veterans' Discounts Act

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 15, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nicholaus Kipke

HB1595: Property Taxes - Authority of Counties to Establish a Subclass and Set a Special Rate for Personal Property of Data Centers

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 15, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kevin Hornberger

Co-sponsors: Julie Palakovich Carr

HB1596: Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Maryland Growth Initiative - Established

Current disposition: Pending: House Economic Matters

Last status update: Rereferred to Economic Matters and Appropriations
March 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Economic Matters 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Lily Qi

HB1597: Health - Unregulated Space in Hospital Operating Suites - Pilot Project

Current disposition: Pending: House Health

Last status update: Hearing canceled
March 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Health 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Terri Hill

HB1598: Horse Racing - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account Grants - Alterations

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 382
May 12, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Aletheia McCaskill

Co-sponsors: Karen Toles

HB1599: Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 553
May 12, 2026

Introduced in House House passed Senate passed Governor approved

Author: Jay Jacobs

Co-sponsors: Kevin Anderson Steven Arentz Barry Beauchamp Jeff Ghrist Wayne Hartman Tom Hutchinson Sheree Sample-Hughes Nick Allen Dylan Behler Regina Boyce Anne Healey Marvin Holmes Robbyn Lewis Jeffrie Long Todd Morgan Darrell Odom Dana Stein Natalie Ziegler

HB1600: Homeowners Associations - Reserve Funding, Meeting Notices, Voting, and Records

Current disposition: Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations

Last status update: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Pending: 🏛 Rules and Executive Nominations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kris Fair