STATE BILLMD SB 624PASSED

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
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 624 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 10 · Apr 14, 2026

Sponsor

BFBrian FeldmanSenator · Democrat · SD-015Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 10Senate
Apr 9, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (112-17)House
Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Economic MattersHouse
Mar 21, 2026Referred Economic MattersHouse
Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (40-0)Senate
Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Show 9 earlier actions
Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {853323/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Feb 26, 2026Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 11, 2026Hearing canceledSenate
Feb 10, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 10, 2026Reassigned to Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Feb 10, 2026Hearing canceledSenate
Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 5, 2026First Reading Judicial ProceedingsSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · House · 112 yea · 17 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
  • Licenses
  • Standards and Best Practices

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