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STATE BILLMD HB 1221PASSED
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Public Safety - Short-Term Rental Units - Safety (Jillian and Lindsay Wiener Short-Term Rental Safety Act)

State of Maryland

Requiring certain short-term rental units to post certain evacuation diagrams and certain emergency telephone numbers in the unit and to provide certain fire extinguishers and smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in the unit; requiring a certain short-term rental host to replace a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm under certain circumstances; requiring certain counties or Baltimore City to require, through local law or regulation, certain inspections and to report certain information to the State Fire Marshal; etc.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 14, 2026
212 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 1221 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 9 · Apr 14, 2026

Sponsors

LFLinda FoleyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-015Primary sponsor
THTom HutchinsonRepresentative · Republican · HD-037

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 9House
Apr 8, 2026Returned PassedHouse
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-0)Senate
Apr 6, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Apr 6, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Apr 3, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Mar 23, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed (111-16)House
Show 9 earlier actions
Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 19, 2026Floor Amendment {653723/1 (Delegate M. Morgan) Rejected (26-94)House
Mar 19, 2026Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate M. Morgan) AdoptedHouse
Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {223724/1 AdoptedHouse
Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic MattersHouse
Mar 3, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:30 p.m.House
Mar 3, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Feb 17, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.House
Feb 11, 2026First Reading Economic MattersHouse

Recorded votes

Floor Amendment 653723/1 (Delegate M. Morgan) RejectedMar 19, 2026 · House · 26 yea · 94 nayFailed
Third Reading PassedMar 21, 2026 · House · 111 yea · 16 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Public Safety
  • Business Regulation
  • Advertising
  • Baltimore City
  • Certifications
  • Commerce and Business
  • Counties
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Emergencies
  • Equipment
  • Fees
  • Fire Protection
  • Information Technology
  • Inspections
  • internet
  • Law Enforcement
  • Leases and Rent
  • Maps and Charts
  • Notices
  • Prices
  • Public Local Laws
  • Reports
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Safety
  • Signs and Billboards
  • Telephones
  • Electronic Communication
  • Hazardous and Toxic Substances

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