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HB 1233 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Washington County - Mobile Food Service Facilities and Semipermanent Food Service Facilities - Toilet and Lavatory Facilities

HB 1233 exempts mobile food service facilities (like food trucks) and semipermanent food service facilities (fixed units not requiring building permits) in Washington County from needing on-site toilets and lavatories. The bill amends Maryland's health code to remove this requirement for these specific facilities within Washington County, while maintaining the rule for other food establishments. This change applies to facilities operating under the definitions in Section 21-301(i-1) and affects food vendors serving immediate meals without indoor seating. The exemption takes effect October 1, 2026.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026
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First - Washington County - Mobile Food Service Facilities and Semipermanent Food Service Facilities - Toilet and Lavatory Facilities → Third - Washington County - Mobile Food Service Facilities and Semipermanent Food Service Facilities - Toilet and Lavatory Facilities · 6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to reflect its progression from first to third reading, adding committee approval and adoption dates. Substantively, the text reorganized the definitions of mobile and semipermanent food service facilities and clarified the requirements for toilets and lavatories in food establishments, particularly regarding exemptions for Washington County facilities and specific agritourism or winery businesses.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the applicability of toilet and lavatory requirements to mobile and semipermanent food service facilities in Washington County remains unchanged, though the text was restructured to improve clarity.
TECHNICAL

Added committee report status, adoption date, and second reading date to the header.

Changed the title block from 'A BILL ENTITLED' to 'CHAPTER ______'.

DEFINITION

Reordered the definitions of 'Mobile Food Service Facility' and 'Semipermanent Food Service Facility' within the statute.

Adjusted the numbering and structure of definitions for 'On-farm food service facility' and 'Temporary food service facility'.

REQUIREMENT

Reorganized the requirements for toilets and lavatories in food establishments, maintaining the exemption for Washington County facilities but altering the layout of the text.

Reformatted the list of exemptions and compliance options for portable chemical toilets in subsection (d).

Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

How they voted

135–0
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 142
Mar 19, 2026
D Democratic103
99 Yea 4
96% Yea
R Republican39
36 Yea 3
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Apr 7, 2026
Committee
Referred Rules
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Health
lower
Mar 19, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (135-0-7)
house of delegates
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
First Reading Health
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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