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signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 13, 2025

HB 720: Natural Resources - Repeal of Somers Cove Marina Commission and Improvement Fund and Alteration of Operations

HB 720 repeals the Somers Cove Marina Commission and its Improvement Fund, ending the existing seven-member governing body. The bill shifts authority directly to the Secretary of Natural Resources, who will now approve leases, contracts, and staff employment for the marina. It eliminates the need for county and city appointments to the commission, instead authorizing the Secretary to set employee compensation and oversee operations directly. This change affects Somers Cove Marina’s management structure, moving it from a separate commission to direct oversight by the Natural Resources Department. The bill does not create new programs but alters how the marina is governed.
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 13, 2025

HB 1191: Family Law - Child Custody - Determinations

HB 1191 updates Maryland's child custody laws by requiring courts to consider specific factors when determining legal and physical custody. It strengthens protections for children by mandating courts to deny custody or visitation to parents with a history of abuse or neglect, and to prioritize safety arrangements if abuse is suspected. The bill also explicitly bars custody awards to parents convicted of murder (including out-of-state convictions) unless supervised visitation ensures the child's safety. These changes directly affect family courts and parents involved in custody disputes across Maryland. The law focuses on child safety and well-being, adding clear guidelines for judicial decisions without altering existing penalties or funding.
Jason Buckel (R) Charlotte Crutchfield (D) Steve Arentz (R) Susan McComas (R) Deni Taveras (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 13, 2025

HB 1465: Transportation-Related Tolls - Installment Payment Plans

HB 1465 creates income-based installment payment plans for drivers who owe $250 or more in unpaid tolls and civil penalties. It requires the Maryland Transportation Authority to establish this program, allowing eligible individuals to pay gradually based on their income instead of paying the full amount upfront. The bill amends existing law to replace the previous 30-day payment deadline with this new payment option, which can prevent license suspension for non-payment. Drivers must qualify by meeting income requirements and applying through the new program.
Mary Lehman (D) Sheila Ruth (D) Jen Terrasa (D) Vaughn Stewart (D) Jackie Addison (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 13, 2025

HB 930: Public Health Abortion Grant Program - Establishment

HB 930 establishes Maryland's Public Health Abortion Grant Program to improve access to abortion care by redirecting excess funds from health insurance coverage. It requires insurance carriers in Maryland to transfer 90% of unused funds from their abortion coverage accounts (after covering patient costs) into a new special fund. This fund will support abortion clinical services, particularly where federal funding is restricted, benefiting individuals seeking abortion care in Maryland. The program mandates annual reporting by insurers and transfers existing excess funds starting in 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes grant program to fund abortion clinical services using redirected insurance funds, directly expanding healthcare access and funding for reproductive care services.95% confidence
Jheanelle Wilkins (D) Dana Stein (D) Mary Lehman (D) Joe Vogel (D) Julie Palakovich Carr (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 606: Residential Real Property - Tenants' Right of First Refusal

SB 606 clarifies tenants' right to first refusal when a landlord sells a rental property. It requires landlords to give tenants 30 days to match a third-party offer if the sale price is at least 10% lower than the tenant's previous offer or if the landlord receives a third-party offer without public sale. Tenants must submit a written offer matching the third-party price within the 30-day window, and landlords must provide specific written notice detailing the offer price and deadlines. The bill also specifies that liability for non-compliance attaches only to the landlord, not the property itself. This applies to residential rental properties in Maryland under amended Section 8-119 of the Maryland Annotated Code.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies tenants' right to match third-party offers, strengthening tenant protections against displacement in rental sales per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Chris West (R)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 566: Real Property - Filing Fee for Residential Mortgage Foreclosure - Increase

SB 566 increases the filing fee required for residential mortgage foreclosure cases in Maryland from $300 to $600. This change applies directly to mortgage lenders or servicers filing foreclosure complaints or orders to docket. The bill amends Section 7-105.1(e) of Maryland's real property law to require this higher fee, which must be paid in addition to other existing filing fees. The fee increase takes effect October 1, 2025, and is part of procedural requirements for foreclosure filings.
Charles Sydnor (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 848: Public Health Abortion Grant Program - Establishment

SB 848 establishes the Public Health Abortion Grant Program to improve access to abortion care for uninsured individuals in Maryland. It creates a special fund that receives 90% of unused premium funds from health insurers’ abortion coverage accounts (after 12 months), starting with a 2025 transfer and annually thereafter. The program provides grants to eligible organizations that offer equitable abortion care without restrictions, targeting individuals who are uninsured. Insurers must submit annual reports on these segregated accounts to the Commissioner of Insurance. This bill directly affects health insurers and expands access to clinical abortion services for low-income residents.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes grant program to fund abortion care for uninsured, improving access to health service and expanding coverage under public health initiatives.95% confidence
Guy Guzzone (D)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 103: Boating Accidents - Reporting Requirement - Property Damage

SB 103 amends Maryland law to require boaters to report property damage exceeding $2,000 caused by accidents involving their vessels, specifically adding damage to navigational aid markers, lights, or identifiers to the mandatory reporting list. This directly affects boat operators who cause such damage, requiring them to file a report with the Department within 10 days (or 48 hours if injury occurs beyond first aid). The bill expands existing reporting requirements under Section 8-724(b) of the Natural Resources article to explicitly include damage to critical waterway infrastructure. It takes effect October 1, 2025, and does not apply to vessels already requiring federal inspection.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires reporting of vessel-caused damage to navigation infrastructure, enhancing transportation safety compliance for waterway systems.85% confidence
Bryan Simonaire (R)
signed · Maryland · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 63: Cooperative Housing Corporations, Condominiums, and Homeowners Associations – Funding of Reserve Accounts and Preparation of Funding Plans

SB 63 requires cooperative housing corporations, condominiums, and homeowners associations to include specific reserve funds in annual budgets and deposit them by certain dates each year. It mandates initial reserve studies for new properties (based on county and establishment date) and updated studies every 5 years, with annual reviews for accuracy. The bill also requires governing bodies to prepare detailed funding plans aligned with reserve study recommendations. These changes directly affect property management entities across Maryland, ensuring long-term maintenance funding for common elements like roofs, elevators, and plumbing systems. The policy focuses on concrete financial planning requirements, not outcomes or advocacy.
Anthony Muse (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 13, 2025

HB 480: St. Mary’s County – County Plans – Public Sewerage Systems and Water Supply Systems

HB 480 changes how St. Mary’s County must review and approve new or expanded public sewerage and water supply systems. It requires the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission to review these systems for consistency with county plans, hold a public hearing, and make specific findings on factors like engineering, economics, and compatibility with land use plans before the County Commissioners can approve them. This directly affects St. Mary’s County officials (Planning Commission and County Commissioners) by adding mandatory review steps for infrastructure projects. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025.
signed · Maryland · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 833: Department of Human Services - Study on Private Treatment Foster Care Homes

SB 833 requires Maryland's Department of Human Services to redirect a portion of its annual budget starting in fiscal year 2026 to provide child care stipends for private treatment foster care homes. These homes, which care for children with special physical, emotional, or behavioral needs, will receive stipends covering child care expenses in the same way public treatment foster care homes currently do. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Human Services include annual budget requests for this funding starting in 2027, based on local needs assessments, and adopt application procedures ensuring private homes meet the same equity standards and anti-discrimination requirements as public homes. This policy change directly affects private foster care providers and the state's budget allocation process for child welfare services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides stipends for foster care homes serving children with special physical/emotional needs, improving access to mental/behavioral health services.85% confidence
Nick Charles (D)
signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 13, 2025

HB 309: Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies - Peer Support Programs

HB 309 establishes confidentiality requirements for peer support programs within Maryland law enforcement agencies. It directly affects law enforcement officers using these programs and peer support specialists (trained officers or Fraternal Order of Police members). The bill mandates strict confidentiality for all peer support communications, with limited exceptions for explicit suicide threats, imminent harm to others, required child/vulnerable adult abuse reports, or criminal admissions. Before any session, specialists must provide written notice of these confidentiality rules to participants.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates confidentiality for peer support programs, promoting officer mental health and reducing misconduct risks, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence
Jon Cardin (D)
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