MD HB239 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-19 - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-19 - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting local jurisdictions from adopting or enforcing certain zoning provisions relating to lot size, dimensions, setback requirements, lot coverage, and design or architectural elements for certain single-family homes; prohibiting local jurisdictions from prohibiting certain housing types in certain zones; and prohibiting local jurisdictions from prohibiting certain subdivisions of certain lot types.
Title
Land Use - Zoning - Limitations (Starter and Silver Homes Act of 2026)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | House | Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
| 2025-10-29 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB36 (Crossfiled) 2026-01-27 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Baltimore City
Boundaries
Building Codes
Chartered Counties
Code Counties
Counties
Health
Housing
Housing and Community Development
Jurisdiction
Local Government - Generally
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Residential Property
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Zoning and Planning
Boundaries
Building Codes
Chartered Counties
Code Counties
Counties
Health
Housing
Housing and Community Development
Jurisdiction
Local Government - Generally
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Residential Property
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Zoning and Planning
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Use | 1 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 1 | 401 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 10 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 10 | 202 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 4 | 102 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 4 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 4 | 104 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0239?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0239f.pdf |
