Individuals Experiencing Homelessness - Address Requirements - Prohibition

HB 254 prohibits public libraries, housing grant recipients, public housing agencies, and local governments from requiring individuals experiencing homelessness to provide a current address for library cards, housing applications, or housing assistance. It amends Maryland law to ensure these entities cannot make address verification a condition of eligibility under specific programs. The bill defines "individual experiencing homelessness" as "homeless individual" under federal law and applies to programs funded through the Department of Housing and Community Development. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.