Maryland Bills | MyRepTracker

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 9, 2026

HB 318: Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission – Vendor Registration PG/MC 107–26

HB 318 requires the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to accept vendors already registered with Montgomery County or Prince George’s County for procurement purposes. This eliminates the need for duplicate vendor registrations with these state commissions. Vendors seeking to work with either commission will no longer need separate registration, streamlining access to contracts. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

died · Maryland · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 384: Real Estate Brokers - Residential Real Estate Transactions - Transaction Brokers

SB 384 allows licensed real estate brokers, associate brokers, or salespersons in Maryland to act as "transaction brokers" in residential transactions - meaning they represent neither the buyer nor seller - only after obtaining written consent from all parties. The bill requires a standardized consent form explaining that the broker has no fiduciary duty to either party, may not disclose confidential information without permission, and that parties may seek separate representation. It applies to sales or leases of 1-4 family homes or residential-zoned land (excluding short-term leases under 125 days). The State Real Estate Commission must create and provide this plain-language consent form to all licensees.

died · Maryland · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 364: Code Revision - Higher Education - Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program

This bill (SB 364) reorganizes existing legal code sections related to the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program without changing its core eligibility or benefits. It primarily renames and renumbers sections (e.g., moving Section 18-1503 to 18-1506) to improve clarity and structure within Maryland’s education code. The program itself continues to provide loan repayment assistance for specific professionals: Maryland graduates from state institutions, veterinary practitioners/technicians working in state or volunteering at qualifying shelters, licensed counselors in high-need areas, and education professionals (like teachers via alternative programs). The bill does not alter who qualifies or the program’s operational details - it only updates the legal formatting for consistency.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 9, 2026

HB 323: Income Tax - Credit for Income Taxes and Penalties Due to Financial Exploitation

HB 323 creates a Maryland state income tax credit for residents who paid early withdrawal penalties on retirement funds due to financial exploitation. The credit covers the lesser of the state tax attributable to those penalties or the federal penalty paid, directly helping vulnerable adults (defined as older adults or those with diminished capacity due to age, disability, or health conditions) who were exploited by someone in a position of trust. It applies when exploitation involved deception, breach of fiduciary duty, or misuse of assets leading to forced early retirement fund withdrawals. This policy change provides financial relief for victims of financial exploitation by offsetting penalties they incurred.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 4, 2026

HB 812: Public Schools - Student Fights - School Investigation and Discipline

This bill requires school principals to investigate every student fight or physical struggle by gathering witness statements, video evidence (if available), and input from all students involved. It prohibits school staff from disciplining students who, after investigation, more likely than not used reasonable force necessary to protect themselves or escape an attack. If a student was disciplined but later found to have acted in self-defense, the school must remove all related discipline records from their file. The law directly affects students involved in fights, school administrators, and the handling of disciplinary records in Maryland public schools.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 4, 2026

HB 1208: Calvert County - Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreements - Emergency Services

HB 1208 authorizes Calvert County Commissioners to use revenue from payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements (effective October 1, 2026) to fund specific volunteer emergency services. It directs funds to designated organizations like volunteer fire companies, rescue squads, the Calvert Advanced Life Support Unit, and rescue dive teams, provided they submit annual budgets and maintain nonprofit status. The bill specifies that funds must cover equipment, facilities, and training for responders, and prohibits restricting response areas. It also requires recipient organizations to provide bonds ensuring funds are spent as intended.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 4, 2026

HB 1003: Anne Arundel County Public Schools - Election Official Career and Technical Education Pilot Program

HB 1003 establishes a 5-year pilot program in Anne Arundel County Public Schools to prepare students for careers as election officials. The bill requires the Anne Arundel County Board of Education and the State Board of Elections (with input from the State Department of Education) to develop this career and technical education program. It directly affects high school students in Anne Arundel County by offering training pathways into election administration roles. The program will run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, after which it automatically ends without further legislative action.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 4, 2026

HB 368: Prince George's County - Supplemental Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Required PG 412-26

HB 368 requires Prince George's County to provide an additional property tax credit for homeowners, supplementing Maryland's existing state credit. The credit reduces taxes based on income: 0% on the first $8,000, 4% on the next $4,000, 6.5% on the following $4,000, and 9% on income above $16,000. Homeowners must have combined income under $75,000 and net worth under $200,000 to qualify. The State Department of Assessments and Taxation administers the credit, and Prince George's County must reimburse the state for administrative costs. The law takes effect for tax years beginning after June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 3, 2026

HB 1269: Common Ownership Communities - Reserve Accounts and Reserve Studies - Alterations

HB 1269 requires condominiums, homeowners associations (HOAs), and cooperative housing corporations in Maryland to conduct regular reserve studies assessing costs for major repairs to structural, mechanical, and plumbing components. These studies must be updated every five years and include detailed cost estimates for future replacements. The bill also allows members (not just the governing board) to declare financial hardship, extending relief periods, and mandates adding funds to reserve accounts if communities deviate from required funding levels. It applies to newer properties in Prince George’s, Montgomery, and other counties with phased implementation timelines based on when the community was established. The goal is to ensure communities maintain sufficient funds for capital repairs through standardized budgeting and assessment requirements.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 3, 2026

HB 960: Economic Development - Federal Employee-to-Entrepreneur Program - Establishment

HB 960 establishes Maryland's Federal Employee-to-Entrepreneur Program within the Department of Commerce to assist former or transitioning federal employees in starting businesses. The program provides annual training, one-on-one coaching, and tools for business planning, compliance, marketing, and capital readiness to 60 participants (4 cohorts of 15) each fiscal year. It requires the Department to develop application procedures and a curriculum, with $400,000 in annual state funding to support these services. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, creating a structured pathway for federal workers seeking entrepreneurial careers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 3, 2026

HB 971: Maryland Medical Advisory Committee - Duties and Workgroup to Study the Adoption of a Fee-for-Service Model for All Medicaid Services

HB 971 creates a workgroup to study whether Maryland should adopt a fee-for-service model for all Medicaid services, meaning providers would be paid directly per service (instead of through managed care organizations). The workgroup, composed of two legislators, a health care commission representative, and three Governor-appointed members (including a provider and an advocate), will assess the feasibility of this change. The study will examine how a fee-for-service model could work across the entire Medicaid program, including its impact on access and costs. The bill does not change current Medicaid policy but mandates this study to inform future decisions.

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 3, 2026

HB 1285: Health - Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs - Possession, Storage, and Administration Past Expiration Date

HB 1285 allows schools, colleges, and public buildings to legally possess, store, and administer expired opioid overdose reversal drugs (like naloxone) for up to one year after their expiration date. The bill amends Maryland law to explicitly permit this use while maintaining requirements for obtaining and storing these medications. Key provisions include updating school health policies (Section 7-426.5), college prevention policies (Section 11-1202), and public building naloxone placement rules (Section 13-518) to include expired stock within the one-year window. This change aims to increase access to life-saving medication during emergencies without requiring immediate replacement of expired stock.