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All 26,430 Active 0 In committee 1,368 Passed 3,332 Signed 7,901 Failed 2,336

passed · Maryland · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 711: Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board - Establishment

SB 711 establishes the Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board in Maryland to advise the Secretary of Natural Resources and review spending from the state’s Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Trail Fund. The board, appointed by the governor and representing OHV user groups, trail maintenance, and local counties, must meet quarterly and ensure at least 25% of annual fund balances fund trail development, 10% support maintenance, and 10% cover infrastructure like camping sites. This directly affects OHV trail users, state natural resources agencies, and local counties with OHV trails by mandating specific spending allocations for recreation infrastructure and operations. The board’s recommendations will guide how the fund supports OHV recreation activities statewide.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2025

HB 1273: Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund and Customer-Sited Solar Program - Alterations

HB 1273 modifies Maryland's Strategic Energy Investment Fund to expand support for clean energy projects. It changes the income definition for the Customer-Sited Solar Program (now using 150% of *area* median income instead of "average" median income) and adds new funding for building and transportation electrification through grants and loans. The bill directly affects low-to-moderate-income households, solar program participants, and businesses pursuing electrification projects. Key provisions include redirecting fund resources toward electrification initiatives and updating reporting requirements for the fund. These changes aim to increase access to clean energy programs while clarifying eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2025

HB 1314: Health Care - Prior Authorizations - Prohibiting Fees

HB 1314 prohibits health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations (collectively "carriers") from using artificial intelligence to automatically deny prior authorizations for medical treatments. It also bans healthcare providers from charging patients or facilities fees to obtain prior authorizations from these carriers. The bill directly affects patients seeking medical care, healthcare providers (like doctors and hospitals), and insurance companies. Key provisions take effect January 1, 2026, for all new or renewed health benefit plans in Maryland. The law aims to reduce administrative barriers to care by eliminating both AI-driven denials and out-of-pocket fees for authorization requests.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✗ Technology

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2025

HB 1555: Funeral Establishments, Crematories, and Reduction Facilities - Oversight (Ensuring Dignity and Accountability in Crematory and Funeral Home Operations Act)

HB 1555 requires funeral homes, crematories, and reduction facilities in Maryland to maintain adequate refrigerated storage for human remains. It mandates the Office of Cemetery Oversight to create online databases tracking violations, inspections, and complaints, and to conduct unannounced inspections after sanitation issues or mishandling of remains. The bill also establishes new reporting requirements for the Office to submit annual reports to state legislative committees detailing inspection results and complaint resolutions. These changes directly affect funeral and cremation businesses, state oversight agencies, and the public by increasing transparency and accountability in handling human remains.

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2025

HB 662: Procurement - Indefinite Quantity Contracts - Authorization

HB 662 expands Maryland state agencies' ability to use "master contracting" for procurement. It allows more state units (beyond the current three designated departments) to adopt this streamlined method for qualifying vendors for recurring services, supplies, or commodities. Key provisions require agencies to solicit task orders from multiple master contractors (at least six for purchases under $100,000) and use objective criteria to evaluate bids. This bill directly affects state agencies conducting procurement and potential vendors seeking contracts under master agreements. The changes take effect October 1, 2025.

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2025

HB 1499: State Procurement - Construction and Services - Contract Modification

HB 1499 requires state procurement contracts for construction and services to include specific clauses enabling contract modifications when costs rise due to statutory changes increasing required compensation/benefits or collective bargaining agreements. It directly affects state agencies and contractors by mandating these clauses in all new construction and services contracts signed after October 1, 2025. The bill adds two key provisions: (1) automatic adjustment for site condition differences in construction contracts, and (2) standardized procedures for handling contract claims. It modifies Maryland’s existing procurement law (Section 13-218(b)) to enforce these cost-adjustment mechanisms without creating new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2025

HB 1208: Public Health - Prohibited Ingredients in Food

HB 1208 prohibits businesses in Maryland from manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale food containing four specific ingredients: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red Dye No. 3. It also requires a conspicuous warning label on food products containing Red Dye No. 3 starting October 1, 2025. The full ban on all four ingredients takes effect October 1, 2028. This bill directly affects food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors operating within Maryland.

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2025

HB 304: State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures

HB 304 updates Maryland's state procurement rules to increase transparency and streamline processes. It requires state agencies to provide written debriefings explaining contract award decisions to unsuccessful bidders upon request, directly affecting contractors and businesses competing for state contracts. Key changes include allowing individuals who helped draft bid specifications to later submit bids (a new exemption), mandating contracts include clauses for legal changes affecting costs, and shortening deadlines for handling protests and claims. The bill also adds requirements for contractors to provide payment-related information before receiving funds and clarifies appeal paths to the Maryland Appellate Court. These procedural adjustments aim to make procurement more accountable while reducing delays.

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2025

HB 295: Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Bodies and Annual Meetings

HB 295 requires condominium and homeowners association (HOA) governing bodies to allow unit owners to comment during meetings, including at least one annual meeting with an open agenda. It mandates developers to appoint board members for condominiums and declarants to appoint governing bodies for HOAs if none exist, and requires these entities to maintain specific records and deliver bond notices. The bill directly affects unit owners (who gain comment rights), developers, and HOAs (who must comply with new appointment and record-keeping rules). Key mechanisms include standardized meeting notice requirements, mandatory annual open-comment meetings, and updated governance procedures for associations. These changes apply to all affected Maryland condominiums and HOAs under revised sections of the Real Property law.

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2025

HB 917: Corporations and Associations - Maryland Securities Act - Filing Fees

HB 917 increases filing fees under Maryland's Securities Act for businesses and individuals submitting certain securities-related documents. It raises exemption filing fees from $100 to $250 per filing, increases initial federal covered securities notice fees from $100 to $250, adds a $300 fee for amended filings, and imposes a $150 late fee. These changes directly affect entities required to file under exemptions like § 11-601(16) or federal covered securities notices. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025, with no changes to filing requirements or regulations.

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2025

HB 591: Statute of Limitations - Prosecution or Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes

HB 591 changes Maryland law to set a 3-year deadline for local authorities to take action against violations of local consumer protection codes. Specifically, it requires that prosecutions or enforcement efforts for fines, penalties, or remedies must begin within 3 years after local officials knew or should have known about the violation. This applies directly to local governments and consumer protection agencies enforcing codes related to unfair business practices. The bill does not alter existing laws for other types of cases, focusing solely on consumer protection enforcement timelines. It takes effect October 1, 2025.

passed · Maryland · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 42: Environment - Interjurisdictional Watersheds - Flood Management

SB 42 requires Maryland's Department of the Environment to designate four specific watersheds - Carroll Creek (Frederick City/County), Gwynns Falls (Baltimore City/County), Jones Falls (Baltimore City/County), and Herring Run (Baltimore City/County) - along with all their source areas and tributaries, as "interjurisdictional flood hazard watersheds." This mandates local governments (counties and municipalities) to develop coordinated flood management plans for these watersheds, which must be reviewed and approved by the Department. The bill specifies that plans must include flood control methods like dams, levees, zoning changes, and stormwater systems, and it replaces existing requirements for managing flood plans across jurisdictional boundaries. The policy directly affects local governments responsible for flood planning in these areas, effective October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Environment