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Public Safety - State Fire Prevention Code - Trash and Recyclable Materials

State of Maryland

Requiring the State Fire Prevention Commission to adopt regulations that incorporate by reference sections 30.7.5 and 31.7.5 of the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code (2024 Edition) and authorize the placement of trash and recycling in corridors and exits in accordance with the NFPA Life Safety Code.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 14, 2026
212 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 621 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67 · Apr 14, 2026

Sponsors

RWRon WatsonSenator · Democrat · SD-023Primary sponsor
JSJohnny SallingSenator · Republican · SD-006

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67Senate
Apr 10, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (117-13)House
Apr 3, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 3, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and TransportationHouse
Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 21, 2026Referred Environment and TransportationHouse
Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (40-0)Senate
Show 5 earlier actions
Mar 19, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate
Mar 19, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate
Mar 19, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 5, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · House · 117 yea · 13 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Public Safety
  • Codes
  • Emergency Bills
  • Fire Protection
  • Recycling
  • Refuse Disposal
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Safety

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