MD HB149 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 422
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 422
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a county or municipal corporation to designate assistant fire marshals with the approval of the State Fire Marshal or to request that the State Fire Marshal designate certain fire marshals and requiring the State Fire Marshal to adopt certain regulations governing the qualifications, training, standards, and certification of designees; requiring, by October 1, 2026, the installation of certain automatic fire sprinklers in certain high-rise residential buildings; etc.
Title
Fire Prevention - Assistant Fire Marshals, Residential Rental High-Rise Property Fire Safety Equipment, and Fire Alarm System Technicians
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-10 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 126 N: 6 NV: 4 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-04-09 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 42 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-18 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 127 N: 7 NV: 2 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-04-09 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 42 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-18 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 127 N: 7 NV: 2 Abs: 5) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | House | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 422 |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Passed Enrolled |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Third Reading Passed (126-6) |
| 2026-04-10 | House | House Concurs Senate Amendments |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (42-0) |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {113928/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-03-19 | Senate | Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-03-18 | House | Third Reading Passed (127-7) |
| 2026-03-17 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-17 | House | Favorable with Amendments {173928/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-16 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-23 | House | Reassigned to Economic Matters |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
| 2025-10-31 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB513 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-09 - Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
Subjects
Apartments
Building Maintenance and Repair
Certifications
Codes
Construction
Contractors
Equipment
Evaluations and Reviews
Fees
Fire Protection
Inspections
Investigations and Inquiries
Job Training
Licenses
Public Officials
Public Safety
Residential Property
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Standards and Best Practices
Building Maintenance and Repair
Certifications
Codes
Construction
Contractors
Equipment
Evaluations and Reviews
Fees
Fire Protection
Inspections
Investigations and Inquiries
Job Training
Licenses
Public Officials
Public Safety
Residential Property
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Standards and Best Practices
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety | 6 | 304 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 9 | 102 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 9 | 901 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 9 | 902 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
