Rep. Anne Healey

Maddy summaryHB 543 allows landlords to charge up to two months' rent as a security deposit if a tenant operates a family child care home (defined as caring for up to eight children in a residence). It prohibits landlords from unreasonably restricting or banning such homes on single-family rental properties and shields landlords from civil liability related to the child care operation. Tenants must provide written notice 60 days before starting, share their child care registration, and supply insurance naming the landlord and property owners as additional insureds. The bill also requires tenants to notify landlords immediately if they stop operating the home and permits landlords to mandate $1 million liability insurance coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 381 requires Maryland's State Highway Administration to install traffic control devices prohibiting right turns on red at specific intersections on state highways in urban cores and urban centers by July 1, 2029. It directly affects drivers at these intersections by changing the default rule from "turns on red are permitted unless prohibited" to "turns on red are prohibited unless allowed by a sign." The bill amends existing law to mandate these devices while allowing exceptions if installation would significantly impair public safety. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, with full implementation required by 2029.

Maddy summaryHB 444 prohibits Maryland state and local governments, including county sheriffs and agencies, from entering into new agreements with federal authorities to enforce civil immigration law. It requires existing agreements to be terminated by July 1, 2026, or immediately upon the law’s effective date (June 1, 2026). The bill specifically targets contracts, memorandums, or agreements that allow local entities to assist in federal immigration enforcement under federal laws like 8 U.S.C. § 1103 or § 1357. This directly affects local law enforcement agencies and government bodies that previously collaborated with federal immigration authorities. The law aims to prevent state/local resources from being used for immigration enforcement under federal programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1511 renames Maryland’s "State Clearinghouse for Missing Children" to "State Clearinghouse for Missing Persons" and transfers its operations from Family Law to Public Safety law. It requires the Department of State Police to study its ability to report missing persons data to the national National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NMUPS) and report findings to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2026. The bill updates the clearinghouse’s role to collect, distribute, and publish information on all missing persons (not just children), including annual statistics and volunteer search group contacts. This changes how Maryland law enforcement handles missing persons data and aligns reporting with federal systems. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 70 requires Maryland's State Highway Administration to study and develop recommendations for a consistent statewide policy on traffic calming devices (like speed bumps or roundabouts) on state highways. The study must examine best practices, guidelines for when to use such devices, technical support for local governments, and potential partners for policy development. This bill directly affects the State Highway Administration (which must conduct the study), counties and municipalities (which would implement future policies), and the public (as end-users of these devices). The Administration must submit its final report to the Governor and legislature by December 1, 2026, but does not establish new policies or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1405 restricts campaign finance activities for candidates running for specific state offices (including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Treasurer, and General Assembly members) and their representatives during regular legislative sessions. The bill prohibits them from receiving new contributions, holding fundraisers, soliciting donations, or using un-deposited funds during sessions, with exceptions for activities related to their own federal/local election campaigns, gubernatorial fundraising during election years, and pre-session electronic contributions. Violations would result in civil penalties directed to the state's Fair Campaign Financing Fund. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1237 establishes a new "Residential Pollinator Protection and Neighbor Notification Registry" managed by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. It requires pesticide businesses with residential subscription contracts to inspect properties before each application, communicate findings and recommend non-chemical options, and provide written safety information to customers. The bill also mandates posting visible signs for 48 hours after pesticide applications and creates the registry for residents who want advance notice of pesticides applied to nearby properties. Residents can register to receive notifications if their property is adjacent to a registered location, and the form asks about pesticide sensitivities, pets, or pollinator habitats. This directly affects residential customers, pesticide licensees, and the Department of Agriculture.

Maddy summaryHB 1130 requires the State Highway Administration to expand the existing Maryland Route 410 (East-West Highway) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan to include the segment from Queens Chapel Road east to U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue) in Prince George's County. This directly affects pedestrians, drivers, and transit users traveling along this corridor, which has experienced serious safety issues including fatal crashes and lacks continuous pedestrian infrastructure. The bill mandates adding this specific highway segment to the current project scope, ensuring continuous safety improvements like sidewalks and crossings along the entire corridor. The expansion aims to align with Vision Zero safety principles and address gaps in the existing plan that left safety measures incomplete. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1092 requires Maryland’s Department of Health to ensure at least 24 licensed adolescent psychiatric inpatient beds are operational in Prince George’s County by December 2028. The department must achieve this through expanding existing facilities, contracting with private/nonprofit operators, or creating public-private partnerships, prioritizing solutions that reduce emergency department boarding and ensure insurance-neutral access. It also mandates a competitive grant program for capital costs (like construction or safety upgrades) and annual reports to the Governor and legislature on bed capacity, staffing barriers, and recommendations for maintaining sufficient service. This bill directly affects adolescents aged 12-16 in Prince George’s County who need inpatient psychiatric care, aiming to address recent capacity reductions in the county.

Maddy summaryHB 937 establishes a workgroup to study emergency preparedness for youth camps and RV parks in Maryland. The workgroup, composed of state agency representatives, legislators, and industry stakeholders (including camp and park owners), will create a county-by-county inventory of these facilities, review emergency policies from other states, and make recommendations for potential new laws. It will report findings to the legislature by December 31, 2027. This bill does not create new regulations but initiates a study to inform future policy. The workgroup expires automatically on September 30, 2028.