MD HB775 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-05 - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-05 - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a person from being required to obtain permission from the owner of private wetlands in order to construct a pier that is within the private wetlands, connected to a lighthouse, and not connected to the shore.
Title
Wetlands and Waterways Permits - Lighthouse Piers - Permission of Owner of Private Wetlands
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | House | Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-04 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
Same As/Similar To
SB701 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-10 - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Construction
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
permits
Piers and Docks
Public Works, Board of
Real Property
Wetlands
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
permits
Piers and Docks
Public Works, Board of
Real Property
Wetlands
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | 16 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Environment | 16 | 105.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0775?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0775f.pdf |
