MD HB778 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-09 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-09 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that certain local jurisdictions have an affirmative duty to create opportunities for housing by evaluating the suitability of vacant, unused, or underutilized commercial or industrial land for housing use; altering the requirements for the housing element of a certain comprehensive plan; requiring local jurisdictions to establish certain policies and adopt certain local laws to promote and encourage building middle housing units on certain land; etc.
Title
Land Use - Middle Housing Options - Requirements
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | House | Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-04 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
Subjects
Abandoned Property
Applicants and Applications
Baltimore City
Building Codes
Chartered Counties
Commercial Property
Evaluations and Reviews
Health
Housing
Housing and Community Development
Industry and Manufacturing
Laws and Ordinances
Local Government - Generally
Local Government Mandates
Parking
Plans and Proposals
Public Works
Residential Property
Safety
Sewage
Standards and Best Practices
Water
Zoning and Planning
Applicants and Applications
Baltimore City
Building Codes
Chartered Counties
Commercial Property
Evaluations and Reviews
Health
Housing
Housing and Community Development
Industry and Manufacturing
Laws and Ordinances
Local Government - Generally
Local Government Mandates
Parking
Plans and Proposals
Public Works
Residential Property
Safety
Sewage
Standards and Best Practices
Water
Zoning and Planning
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Use | 1 | 401 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 1 | 407.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 10 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 3 | 114 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 4 | 601 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 4 | 602 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 4 | 603 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Land Use | 4 | 604 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0778?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0778f.pdf |
