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MDSB791PassProhibiting local correctional facilities from taking certain actions related to immigration enforcement, subject to certain exceptions; prohibiting law enforcement agents from taking certain actions related to immigration enforcement, subject to cer...
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2026-05-31
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 872
MDSB1PassRequiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to develop a uniform policy, to be used by each law enforcement agency, prohibiting the use of a face covering in the performance of duty; requiring the Commission to develop a certain u...
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2026-05-26
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 612
MDSB238PassEntering into the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact for the purpose of authorizing licensed school psychologists who hold multistate licenses to provide school psychological services in member states; establishing requirements for mult...
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2026-05-26
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 616
MDHB340PassEntering into the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact for the purpose of authorizing licensed school psychologists who hold multistate licenses to provide school psychological services in member states; establishing requirements for mult...
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2026-05-26
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 617
MDHB573PassAuthorizing the Department of Housing and Community Development to adopt certain regulations related to affirmatively furthering fair housing; providing that certain discriminatory housing practices may be committed without intent; prohibiting a pers...
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2026-05-26
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 778
MDSB646PassProhibiting certain provisions from being included in certain public school system contracts; specifying that certain provisions are void if included in a public school system contract; specifying the applicable law and interpretation of public schoo...
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2026-05-26
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 701
MDSB729PassAltering the Access to Counsel in Evictions Program to expand access to legal representation and other services under the Program to individuals who occupy premises of a mobile home park.
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2026-05-26
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 754
MDSB814PassProhibiting certain service agreements for residential property entered into before June 1, 2023, if the service provider is not considered in good standing with the State Department of Assessment and Taxation on or after June 1, 2026.
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2026-05-26
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738
MDSB8PassProhibiting a person from utilizing certain personal identifying information or engaging in certain conduct in order to cause physical injury, serious emotional distress, or economic damages; prohibiting a person from using certain artificial intelli...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445
MDSB111PassAuthorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration and agents and employees of State agencies and political subdivisions to take possession of certain vehicle registration plates under certain circumstances; authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administrator to e...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 487
MDSB141PassRequiring and authorizing the State Administrator of Elections to take certain actions if the State Administrator receives a credible report that election misinformation or election disinformation, including a deepfake, has been or is being communica...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 444
MDHB426PassAuthorizing a party to the guardianship of the property of an alleged disabled person to request a stay of certain civil actions or proceedings on the filing of a petition for guardianship of the property of an alleged disabled person; requiring a ce...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 538
MDSB346PassEstablishing certain civil liability for an individual who, under color of law, deprives another or causes or allows another to be deprived, of a right, a privilege, or an immunity secured by the U.S. Constitution or the laws of the United States; re...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 460
MDHB564PassEstablishing certain consumer protection requirements for registered cemeterians, registered cemetery operators, and certain permit holders and licensees that sell or offer for sale pet cremation services for pet remains; establishing the duties of c...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 547
MDSB820PassAltering the violations of law with respect to which the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission is authorized to issue a citation; prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, exposing for sale, or advertisi...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 355
MDHB1523PassAltering the violations of law with respect to which the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission is authorized to issue a citation or charging document; prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, exposing f...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354
MDHB351PassEstablishing certain civil liability for an individual who, under color of law, deprives another, or causes or allows another to be deprived, of a right, a privilege, or an immunity secured by the U.S. Constitution or the laws of the United States.
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 459
MDHB480PassRequiring a transportation network company to maintain a deactivation policy that provides the policies and procedures for the deactivation of operators; prohibiting a transportation network company from deactivating an operator for certain violation...
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 232
MDHB895PassProhibiting a food retailer and a third-party delivery service provider from engaging in the practice of dynamic pricing or using consumer personal data to set a price for consumer goods or services; prohibiting a food retailer and a third-party deli...
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 154
MDHB1017PassProhibiting the State or a unit of local government from approving the construction or operation of a building, structure, or other real property for use as a detention facility by a private entity; establishing that a building, structure, or other r...
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173
MDSB656PassMaking a violation of certain provisions of law regarding the manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale certain cosmetic products an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice; providing that a person who violates the is liable for...
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283
MDSB694PassEstablishing that filing a certain complaint with the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights satisfies certain prerequisites to commencing a civil action alleging the violation of a county discrimination law.
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 172
MDSB740PassRequiring a transportation network company to maintain a deactivation policy that provides the policies and procedures for the deactivation of operators; prohibiting a transportation network company from deactivating an operator for certain violation...
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 231
MDHB1395PassRequiring, to make a claim under a warranty for certain agricultural equipment, a consumer to provide written notice to certain parties to report a nonconformity, defect, or condition occurring in certain agricultural equipment; requiring certain par...
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307
MDHB1533PassMaking a violation of certain provisions of law regarding the manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale certain cosmetic products an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice; providing that a person who violates the Act is liable...
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284
MDSB333PassEntering into the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing a podiatrist to practice in a participating state under certain scope of practice rules; establishing the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to overs...
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2026-04-14
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 71
MDHB619PassEntering into the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing a podiatrist to practice in a participating state under certain scope of practice rules; establishing the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to overs...
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2026-04-14
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70
MDSB907PassAltering the definition of "abuse" to include female genital mutilation for the purposes of a provision of law requiring certain persons to provide notice of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or make a written report of suspected abuse or neglect...
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2026-04-14
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 28
MDHB1389PassAltering the definition of "abuse" to include female genital mutilation for the purposes of a provision of law requiring certain persons to provide notice of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or make a written report of suspected abuse or neglect...
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2026-04-14
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 29
MDSB60Intro

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Prohibiting a person from knowingly making or using, or causing to be made or used, a false record or statement resulting in underpayments of unemployment insurance contributions or payment of unemployment insurance benefits of more than $15,000 in a...
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2026-04-13
Motion Laid Over (Senator Jennings) Adopted
MDHB299Engross

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Prohibiting a person from knowingly making or using, or causing to be made or used, a false record or statement resulting in underpayments of unemployment insurance contributions or payment of unemployment insurance benefits of more than $15,000 in a...
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2026-04-13
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
MDSB274Engross

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Authorizing the Department of Housing and Community Development to adopt certain regulations related to affirmatively furthering fair housing; prohibiting a person from acting in a certain manner that has a discriminatory effect; and providing that c...
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2026-04-13
Third Reading Passed (33-11)
MDHB1105Engross

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Increasing from 1 year to 3 years the statute of limitations for a civil suit to enforce certain local consumer protection codes for which equitable relief, a fine, or a penalty is provided.
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2026-04-13
Third Reading Passed (37-0)
MDHB145Engross

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Requiring and authorizing the State Administrator of Elections to take certain actions if the State Administrator receives a credible report that election misinformation or election disinformation, including a deepfake, has been or is being communica...
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2026-04-10
To Senate Rules Committee
MDHB1604Engross

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Prohibiting certain provisions from being included in certain public school system contracts; specifying that certain provisions are void if included in a public school system contract; specifying the applicable law and interpretation of public schoo...
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2026-04-10
To Senate Rules Committee
MDSB4Engross

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Prohibiting certain charitable organizations, including certain private foundations, from participating in or intervening in a political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate for public office; authorizing the Secretary of State and t...
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2026-04-09
To House Economic Matters Committee
MDSB564Engross

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Establishing the Division of Data Protection within the Office of the Attorney General to investigate and bring civil actions related to violations; establishing the Maryland Data Privacy Implementation and Innovation Workgroup to study Maryland's co...
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2026-04-08
To House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
MDHB1022Intro

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Prohibiting manufacturers from selling, offering for sale, distributing, or distributing for sale in the State, certain products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals on or after certain dates; establishing registra...
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2026-04-08
Withdrawn by Sponsor
MDSB849Engross

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Requiring, to make a claim under a warranty for certain agricultural equipment, a consumer to provide written notice to certain parties to report a nonconformity, defect, or condition occurring in certain agricultural equipment; requiring certain par...
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2026-04-08
To House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
MDHB332Intro

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Establishing certain civil liability for an individual who, under color of law, deprives another of a right, a privilege, or an immunity secured by the U.S. Constitution.
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2026-03-30
To House Judiciary Committee
MDHB649Engross

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Authorizing the Commission on Civil Rights to enforce a prohibition against discrimination and retaliation in educational institutions based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender id...
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2026-03-27
To Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
MDSB984Engross

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Prohibiting the State or a unit of local government from approving the use of a building, a structure, or other real property for use as a detention facility by a private entity; establishing a certain penalty for a certain violation; and authorizing...
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2026-03-26
To House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
MDHB305Engross

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Altering the definitions of "community association" and "local code violation" to authorize community associations to seek judicial relief for nuisance abatement in Baltimore County; requiring certain notices relating to nuisance actions to be provid...
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2026-03-25
To Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
MDHB402Engross

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Establishing the Common Ownership Community Oversight Division in the Department of Housing and Community Development to receive and respond to certain complaints; requiring the Division to make an annual report to the General Assembly by December 1,...
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2026-03-25
To Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
MDHB645Engross

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Prohibiting a person from intentionally or knowingly providing certain assisted reproductive treatment to another using the person's sperm or ovum without the other's written consent to assisted reproductive treatment using the person's sperm or ovum...
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2026-03-25
To Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
MDHB883Engross

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Prohibiting a developer of artificial intelligence from making, or knowingly causing artificial intelligence to make, certain representations or statements or to provide certain services or experiences relating to behavioral health care; requiring ce...
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2026-03-25
To Senate Finance Committee
MDHB1018Engross

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Requiring the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services to adopt regulations establishing certain minimum mandatory standards governing the care, custody, and conditions of civil detainees in immigration detention facilities; altering cert...
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2026-03-25
To Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
MDHB1258Engross

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Prohibiting a person from advertising adoption services in the State, unless the person is a local department or child placement agency licensed by the Social Services Administration; authorizing the Administration to notify the Attorney General of ...
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2026-03-25
To Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
MDHB1529Engross

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Establishing requirements for a local commission on common ownership communities established by local law in Baltimore County; requiring a Baltimore County common ownership community to register annually with the local commission; and requiring the l...
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2026-03-25
To Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
MDSB766Engross

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Altering and expanding the type of tax enforcement actions for which a certain whistleblower may, under certain circumstances, receive a monetary award for providing certain original information to the Comptroller under the Whistleblower Reward Progr...
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2026-03-25
To House Ways and Means Committee
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