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Maryland Register
Issue Date: February 7, 2025
Volume 52 • Issue 3 • Pages 133 — 184
IN THIS ISSUE
Governor
General Assembly
Regulations
Errata
Special Documents
General Notices
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Pursuant to State Government Article, §7-206, Annotated Code of Maryland, this issue contains all previously unpublished documents required to be published, and filed on or before January 17, 2025 5 p.m.
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Gail S. Klakring
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Office of the Secretary of State
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COMAR
Title Number and Name Page
05 Department of Housing and Community
Development .................................................................. 159
08 Department of Natural Resources ..................................... 159
09 Maryland Department of Labor .......................................... 179
10 Maryland Department of Health ........................ 159, 160, 162
11 Department
of Transportation .................................... 160, 169
14 Independent Agencies ....................................................... 160
15 Maryland Department of Agriculture ........................ 161, 170
29 Department of State Police ................................................ 172
31 Maryland Insurance Administration .................................. 161
32 Maryland Department of Aging.......................................... 179
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GOVERNOR'S
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DECLARING
THE RESULT OF THE ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 138
General Assembly
SYNOPSIS
NO. 1 . 139
House Bills . 139
Senate Bills . 150
Final Action on Regulations
05
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REVITALIZATION
PROGRAMS
Business Facade
Improvement Program .. 159
08
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FISHERIES
SERVICE
10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MARYLAND
HEALTH CARE COMMISSION
Procedural Regulations for
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10
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State Health Plan for
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11
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MOTOR
VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION—VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Apportioned Registration
of Fleet Vehicles . 160
14
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
MARYLAND
HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE
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Enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan, Eligibility Standards for APTC and CSR,
and Eligibility Standards for Enrollment in a Catastrophic Qualified Health
Plan in the Individual Exchange
160
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES
Fees Charged to Test
Standards and Other Equipment Used by Technicians 161
Approval and Type
Evaluation Requirements . 161
Qualifications for
Registration of a Service Technician and Service Agency 161
31
MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
PROPERTY
AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
Notices of Cancellation,
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Proposed Action on Regulations
10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MEDICAL
CARE PROGRAMS
Maryland Children’s Health
Program .. 163
Medical Assistance
Eligibility . 163
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Premium .. 164
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HEALTHCHOICE PROGRAM
Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program:
Definitions . 166
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MEDICAL
CARE PROGRAMS
Assistance in Community
Integration Services . 166
BOARD
OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS
Continuing Education
Requirements . 168
11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MOTOR
VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION—LICENSING OF BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS
Dealers and Salesmen . 169
15
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
OFFICE
OF THE SECRETARY
Urban Agriculture Grant
Program .. 170
29
MARYLAND STATE POLICE
FIRE
PREVENTION COMMISSION
Fire Prevention Code . 172
Errata
COMAR
09.03.06 . 179
COMAR
32.02.01 . 179
Special Documents
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SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
Projects
Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water 180
Grandfathering
Registration Notice . 181
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AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION
General Permit for
Discharges from Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity 181
Water
Quality Certification 24-WQC-0031 . 182
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HEALTH CARE COMMISSION
SCHEDULE FOR CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE REVIEWS
General Notices
BOARD
OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
Public Meeting . 183
Public Hearing . 183
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OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Other Public Notice of Air
Quality Rules and Regulations Process 183
FIRE
PREVENTION COMMISSION
Public Meeting . 183
Public Hearing on
Regulations . 183
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Public Meeting . 183
MARYLAND
HEALTH CARE COMMISSION
Public Meeting . 183
MARYLAND
STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION
Public Meeting . 183
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COLLECTION AGENCY LICENSING BOARD
Public Meeting . 183
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OF WATERWORKS AND WASTE SYSTEMS OPERATORS
Public Meeting . 184
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OF WELL DRILLERS
Public Meeting . 184
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CLOSING DATES AND ISSUE DATES THROUGH
December 2025†
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Issue
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Emergency
and
Proposed
Regulations
5
p.m.*
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Notices,
etc.
10:30
a.m.
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Final
Regulations
10:30
a.m.
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February 3
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February 10
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February 12
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March 7
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February 24
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February 26
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March 21
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March 3
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March 10
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March 12
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April 4
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March 17
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March 24
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March 26
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April 18
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March 31
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April 7
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April 9
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May 2
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April 14
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April 21
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April 23
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May 16
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April 28
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May 5
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May 30
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May 12
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May 19
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May 21
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June 18
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June 23
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June 30
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July 2
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July 7
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July 14
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July 16
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August 8
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July 21
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July 28
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July 30
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August 22
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August 4
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August 11
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August 13
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September 5
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August 18
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August 25
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August 27
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September 19
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August 29**
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September 8
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September 10
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October 3
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September 15
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September 22
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September 24
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October 17
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September 29
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October 6
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October 8
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October 31
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October 10**
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October 20
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October 22
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November 14
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October 27
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November 3
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November 5
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December 1***
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November 10
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November 17
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November 19
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December 12
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November 24
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December 1
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December 3
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December 26
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December 8
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December 15
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† Please note that this table is provided for
planning purposes and that the Division of State Documents (DSD) cannot
guarantee submissions will be published in an agency’s desired issue. Although
DSD strives to publish according to the schedule above, there may be times when
workload pressures prevent adherence to it.
* Also
note that proposal deadlines are for submissions to DSD for publication in the
Maryland Register and do not take into account the 15-day AELR review period.
The due date for documents containing 8 to 18 pages is 48 hours before the date
listed; the due date for documents exceeding 18 pages is 1 week before the date
listed.
NOTE:
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TIMES NEW ROMAN, 9-POINT, SINGLE-SPACED
FORMAT. THE PAGE COUNT REFLECTS THIS FORMATTING.
** Note closing date changes due to holidays.
*** Note
issue date changes due to holidays.
The regular closing date for
Proposals and Emergencies is Monday
Cumulative Table
of COMAR Regulations
Adopted, Amended, or Repealed
This table, previously printed in the
Maryland Register lists the regulations, by COMAR title, that have been
adopted, amended, or repealed in the Maryland Register since the regulations
were originally published or last supplemented in the Code of Maryland
Regulations (COMAR). The table is no longer printed here but may be found on
the Division of State Documents website at www.dsd.state.md.us.
Table of Pending Proposals
The table below lists proposed changes to
COMAR regulations. The proposed changes are listed by their COMAR number,
followed by a citation to that issue of the Maryland Register in which the
proposal appeared. Errata and corrections pertaining to proposed regulations
are listed, followed by “(err)” or “(corr),” respectively. Regulations
referencing a document incorporated by reference are followed by “(ibr)”. None
of the proposals listed in this table have been adopted. A list of adopted
proposals appears in the Cumulative Table of COMAR Regulations Adopted,
Amended, or Repealed.
03 COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY
03.03.05.01-1
• 51:25 Md. R. 1144 (12-13-24)
05 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
05.20.06.01—.12 • 51:26 Md. R. 1189 (12-27-24)
07 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
07.05.01.02—.23 • 52:2 Md. R. 71
(1-24-25)
07.02.25.01—.24 • 51:19
Md. R. 861 (9-20-24)
08 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES
08.02.03.07 • 52:1 Md. R. 21 (1-10-25)
08.02.10.01 • 52:1 Md. R. 21 (1-10-25)
08.02.22.02 • 51:10 Md. R. 534 (5-17-24)
08.02.23.04 • 52:1 Md. R. 21 (1-10-25)
08.02.25.03 • 52:1 Md. R. 21 (1-10-25)
08.18.18.01 • 52:1 Md. R. 25 (1-10-25)
08.18.24.01,.02 • 52:1 Md. R. 27 (1-10-25)
09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
09.03.06.02,.04 • 52:1 Md. R. 27 (1-10-25)
09.03.06.02,.04 • 52:2 Md. R. 79 (1-24-25) (corr)
09.03.06.02,.06,.16 • 51:14 Md. R. 685 (7-12-24)
09.11.09.02 • 51:15 Md. R. 713 (7-26-24)
09.12.61.01,.02,.07—.09
• 52:2 Md. R. 79 (1-24-25)
09.19.08.02 • 51:19
Md. R. 871 (9-20-24)
09.30.01.01—.10 •
51:24 Md. R. 1084 (12-2-24)
09.36.06.01 51:19 871
(9-20-24)
09.36.08.02 •51:19 Md.
R. 871 (9-20-24)
09.42.01.01—.03 •
51:21 Md. R. 929 (10-18-24)
09.42.02.01—.10 •
51:21 Md. R. 932 (10-18-24)
09.42.03.01—.10 •
51:21 Md. R. 933 (10-18-24)
09.42.04.01—.12 •
51:21 Md. R. 937 (10-18-24)
09.42.05.01—.05 • 52:1 Md. R. 28 (1-10-25)
10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitles 01—08
(1st volume)
10.01.17.02 • 52:2 Md.
R. 80 (1-24-25)
10.07.14.01—.65 • 52:2 Md. R. 82 (1-24-25)
Subtitle 09 (2nd volume)
10.09.03.04 — .05 •
51:25 Md. R. 1148 (12-13-24)
10.09.10.07, .08 •
51:25 Md. R. 1148 (12-13-24)
10.09.11.11 • 52:3 Md. R. 162 (2-7-25)
10.09.12.01,.04—.06 • 52:3 Md. R. 164 (2-7-25)
10.09.24.02,.07,.12
• 52:3 Md. R. 162 (2-7-25)
10.09.43.10,.13 •
52:3 Md. R. 164 (2-7-25)
10.09.46.12 • 51:4 Md.
R. 204 (2-23-24)
10.09.50.01—.07 •
51:26 Md. R. 1192 (12-27-24)
10.09.53.04,.05 • 51:4
Md. R. 206 (2-23-24)
10.09.58 .05, .06 •
51:25 Md. R. 1150 (12-13-24)
10.09.59.01,.04—.07,.09 •
51:26 Md. R. 1194 (12-27-24)
10.09.66. 01—.11• 52:3 Md. R. 166 (2-07-25)
10.09.77.05 • 51:25
Md. R. 1151 (12-13-24)
10.09.92.04,.05 • 51:1
Md. R. 38 (1-12-24)
10.10.13.06,.12 • 52:2 Md. R. 119 (1-24-25)
10.15.03.27 • 51:25
Md. R. 1151 (12-13-24)
10.16.06.02,.21 • 52:2
Md. R. 81 (1-24-25)
10.24.01.01,.03,.12,.21—.23
• 51:23 Md. R. 1042
(11-15-24)
10.25.07.02,.09—.12 •
51:24 Md. R. 1086 (12-2-24)
10.25.18.01—.04,.08,.10,.13,.14 • 51:24 Md. R. 1088 (12-2-24)
10.32.02.02,.18 •
51:26 Md. R. 1196 (12-27-24)
Subtitles 37—52 (5th volume)
10.37.01.02 • 52:2 Md. R. 121
(1-24-25)(ibr)
10.37.01.03 • 51:17 Md. R. 779 (8-23-24)
10.42.06.02,.05 • 52:3 Md. R. 168 (2-7-25)
10.44.22.02,.04—.06,.08—.15 • 51:26 Md. R. 1197 (12-27-24)
10.52.12.05 • 52:2 Md. R. 119 (1-24-25)
Subtitles 53—68
(6th volume)
10.63.08.01—.05 •
51:26 Md. R. 1200 (12-27-24)
10.67.01.01 • 52:3 Md. R. 166 (2-7-25)
10.67.03.03,.08 •
51:26 Md. R. 1200 (12-27-24)
10.67.04.03-2,.18,.19
• 51:26 Md. R. 1202 (12-27-24)
10.67.05. .05-1 •
51:26 Md. R. 1202 (12-27-24)
10.67.06.13 • 52:3 Md. R. 166
(2-07-25)
10.67.06.27 • 51:26
Md. R. 1202 (12-27-24)
10.67.10.02 • 51:26
Md. R. 1202 (12-27-24)
10.67.08.03 • 51:25
Md. R. 1150 (12-13-24)
11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitles 01—10
11.02.03.07—.20 •
51:25 Md. R. 1152 (12-13-24)
11.07.07.05 • 52:1 Md. R. 33 (1-10-25)
11.12.01.14 • 52:3 Md. R. 169 (2-7-25)
11.13.13.01—.03 • 52:2 Md. R. 126 (1-24-25)(err)
11.18.04.01—.03,.04
• 51:24 Md. R. 1094 (12-2-24)
13A STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
13A.06.10.02 • 51:24 Md. R. 1095 (12-2-24)
13A.07.06.02,.08 • 51:20
Md. R. 902 (10-4-24)
13A.07.08.01—.06, 07,08 • 51:20 Md. R. 903 (10-4-24)
13A.08.01.17 • 51:24 Md. R. 1096 (12-2-24)
13A.12.01.05—.07 • 51:21
Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)
13A.12.02.06,.07 • 51:21
Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)
13A.12.02.03 • 51:21
Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)
13A.12.04.02,.06,.07,.13,.15
• 51:21 Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)
13A.12.05.06,.08,.10,.15
• 51:21 Md. R. 942 (10-18-24)
13A.14.15.01—.09 •
51:22 Md. R. 973 (11-1-24)
13A.15.01.02 • 51:25
Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)
13A.15.03.03 • 51:25
Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)
13A.15.04.03 • 51:25
Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)
13A.15.09.01 • 51:25
Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)
13A.15.13.09 • 51:25
Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)
13A.15.16.01—.10 •
51:25 Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)
13A.16.03.03 • 51:25
Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)
13A.16.08.03 • 51:2
Md. R. 95 (1-26-24)
13A.16.09.02 • 51:25
Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)
13A.16.10.02 • 51:2
Md. R. 95 (1-26-24)
13A.17.03.03 • 51:25
Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)
13A.17.09.01 • 51:25
Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)
13A.17.10.02 • 51:2
Md. R. 95 (1-26-24)
13A.18.03.03 • 51:25
Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)
13A.18.09.02 • 51:25
Md. R. 1158 (12-13-24)
14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
14.01.01, .01,.06
• 52:1 Md. R. 33 (1-10-25)
14.01.04.05 • 51:22
Md. R. 978 (11-1-24)
14.01.04.05 • 51:25
Md. R. 1140 (12-13-24)
14.04.12.01—.07 •
51:26 Md. R. 1204 (12-27-24)
14.01.05.01—.09 • 52:1 Md. R. 33 (1-10-25)
14.17.01.01 • 51:26
Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.02.05 • 51:26
Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.04.07—.09 •
51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.05.05 • 51:26
Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.06.03,.04,.11 • 52:2 Md. R. 122
(1-24-25)
14.17.06.12 • 51:26
Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.07.02 • 51:26
Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.07.09 • 52:2 Md. R. 122
(1-24-25)
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51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.09.02 • 51:26
Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
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51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.10.09 • 52:2 Md. R. 122 (1-24-25)
14.17.11.04,.18 •
51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.11.19 • 52:2 Md. R. 122
(1-24-25)
14.17.12.02,.04,.10 •
51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.12.06 • 52:2 Md. R. 122 (1-24-25)
14.17.13.08,.12 •
51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.14.02,.06 •
51:26 Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.15.05 • 51:26
Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.16.03 • 51:26
Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.17.01—.06 • 52:2 Md. R. 122
(1-24-25)
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Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.19.02 • 51:26
Md. R. 1206 (12-27-24)
14.17.21.02 • 52:2 Md. R. 122
(1-24-25)
14.17.22. 01, .02,
.06, .07, .09, .10,.12 • 51:26 Md. R. 1206
(12-27-24)
14.35.07.12 • 51:20
Md. R. 906 (10-4-24)
14.35.18.03,.04 •
51:17 Md. R. 789 (8-23-24)
14.38.02.01—.04 •
51:26 Md. R. 1212 (12-27-24)
14.39.02.12 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
15 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
15.01.21. .01—.10 • 52:3 Md. R. 170 (2-7-25)
15.20.07.02 • 51:22 Md. R. 984 (11-1-24) (ibr)
15.20.13.01—.28 • 51:22 Md. R. 985 (11-1-24)
15.20.13.01—.28 • 52:2 Md. R. 126 (1-24-25) (err)
20 PUBLIC
SERVICE COMMISSION
20.62.01.01—
.03 • 51:25 Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)
20.62.02.01—.04,
.06, .07,.09— .11 • 51:25
Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)
20.62.03.02—.09 • 51:25 Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)
20.62.04.01—.03
• 51:25 Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)
20.62.05.01 • 51:25 Md. R. 1160 (12-13-24)
21 STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
21.01.02.01 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.02.01.04,.05 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.03.05,.02 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.05.03.01 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.05.07.06 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.05.08.07 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.05.12.02 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.05.16.01—.05 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.07.01.08,.26,.31 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.07.02.05-2,.10 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.07.03.06,.26,.27 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.07.04.01,.02 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.10.02.02 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
21.10.06.32 • 51:26
Md. R. 1213 (12-27-24)
21.10.07.09 • 51:26
Md. R. 1213 (12-27-24)
21.10.08.01—.08 • 51:23
Md. R. 1047 (11-15-24)
21.11.01.01,.02,.05,.06 • 51:23 Md. R. 1047 (11-15-24)
21.11.03.16 • 51:25
Md. R. 1167 (12-13-24)
21.11.03.03,.17 • 51:23
Md. R. 1047 (11-15-24)
21.11.05.04,.06 • 51:23
Md. R. 1047 (11-15-24)
21.13.01.03 • 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
26 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Subtitles 01—07
(Part 1)
26.04.01.01,.01-1,.20,.31 • 51:6 Md. R. 309 (3-22-24) (ibr)
29 MARYLAND
STATE POLICE
29.06.01. .02, .05—.09, .14 • 52:3 Md. R. 172(2-07-25)
32 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGING
32.02.01.13,.22,.23,.36 •
51:25 Md. R. 1168 (12-13-24)
32.02.02.02,.10,.14,.16,.17,.31 • 51:25 Md. R. 1168 (12-13-24)
33 STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
33.07.04.02 • 52:1 Md. R. 40 (1-10-25)
33.08.01.02 • 52:1 Md. R. 40 (1-10-25)
33.08.05.05 • 52:1 Md. R. 41 (1-10-25)
33.15.03.02 • 51:26
Md. R. 1214 (12-27-24)
33.15.04.02—.12 • 51:26
Md. R. 1215 (12-27-24)
33.21.07.02 • 52:1 Md. R. 41 (1-10-25)
36 MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL
AGENCY
36.01.01.01—.06 •
51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)
36.01.03.01—.06,.08
• 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)
36.02.01.02
• 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)
36.02.02.01—.10
• 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)
36.02.03.01,.02 —.05, .06 —.15
• 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)
36.02.04.01—.07,.08
• 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)
36.02.05.01—.04
• 51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)
36.02.07, .01,.02 •
51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)
36.02.08.01—.09
• 51:25 Md. R. 1170 (12-13-24)
36.02.09, .01—.05 •
51:24 Md. R. 1099 (12-2-24)
36.03.10,.07,.12,.14,.20,.28,.38
• 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.03.10.36 • 51:24
Md. R. 1118 (12-2-24)
36.04.02.02 • 51:23
Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.05.03.15 • 51:24
Md. R. 1118 (12-2-24)
36.08.01.02 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.08.02.01 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.08.03.01—.04,.06
• 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.08.04.01,.03 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.09.01.02 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.09.02.01,.01—.06
• 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24
36.09.03.01—.07 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.09.04.01—.07 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.09.05.01—.03 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.10.12.03 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.10.13.06,.37,.40,.45
• 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.10.13.39 • 51:24 Md. R. 1118
(12-2-24)
36.10.14.06 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
36.10.18.04,.05 • 51:23 Md. R. 1059 (11-15-24)
The Governor
GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE ELECTION OF
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the General Assembly of Maryland
at its Regular Session enacted Chapter 245 of the Acts of the General Assembly
of 2023, (Ch. 245 of the 2023 Legislative Session), Declaration of Rights -
Right to Reproductive Freedom proposing amendments to the Constitution of
Maryland;
WHEREAS, The above recited Acts and Article
XIV of the Constitution, provide for the submission of the amendments to the
legal and qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection, at the
election held on November 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, The Acts were submitted to the legal
and qualified voters of the State during that election and from the certified
copies of the returns of the election were as follows:
As to Chapter 245 of the Acts of the
General Assembly of 2023 relating to (Ch. 245 of the 2023 Legislative Session),
Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom (Question No. 1):
2,199,319 votes were cast for the adoption, and 692,219 votes were cast against
the adoption; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR,
pursuant to Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution of Maryland, do, by
this Proclamation, declare and proclaim that Chapter 245 of the Acts of the
General Assembly of 2023, having received the majority of votes cast for the
adoption, shall become parts of the Constitution of the State of Maryland.
GIVEN Under My Hand and
the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis, this 17th
day of January, 2025.
WES MOORE
Governor
ATTEST:
SUSAN C. LEE
Secretary of State
[25-03-25]The General Assembly
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also click on Senate Synopsis or House Synopsis for the most recent synopsis
list for each house, or click on Synopsis Index for a listing of all bill
synopses since the beginning of the legislative session.
SYNOPSIS NO. 1
House Bills
HB0001 Del Ebersole, et al. Department of Transportation - Human
Trafficking Awareness, Training, and Response (See Someone, Save Someone Act).
HB0002 Del Stewart. Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and
Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship.
HB0003 Del Bagnall. State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners - Revisions.
HB0004 Del Smith.
Restrictions on Use - Solar Collector Systems - Alteration.
HB0005 Del Wilson. Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Artificial
Intelligence Software.
HB0006 Dels Fair and Pruski. State Department of Assessments and Taxation
and Department of General Services - Property Appraisal Aids - Geographic
Images.
HB0007 Dels Boyce and Stewart. Vehicle Laws - Bicycles - Operation at
Intersections.
HB0008 Del Harrison. Public Health - Food and Milk Product
Labeling - Requirements.
HB0009 Del Charkoudian. Public Safety - Food System Resiliency
Council - Definitions and Reports.
HB0010 Del Crosby. Higher Education - Edward T. and Mary A.
Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program - Eligibility.
HB0011 Del Sample-Hughes. Health Insurance - Access to Nonparticipating
Providers - Referrals, Additional Assistance, and Coverage.
HB0012 Chr ECM (Dept). Cannabis - Sale and Distribution -
Tetrahydrocannabinol Offenses.
HB0013 Del Ruff.
Real Property - Residential Contracts of Sale - Buyer Privacy Rights.
HB0014 Del Conaway. Criminal Procedure - Theft - Notification of
Victims and Victims' Representatives.
HB0015 Dels Qi and Charkoudian. Corporations and Associations - Limited
Worker Cooperative Associations - Authorization (Maryland Limited Worker
Cooperative Association Act).
HB0016 Del Jackson. State Designations - Symbol of Remembrance
for September 11 - Freedom Flag.
HB0017 Del Atterbeary. Internet Gaming - Authorization and
Implementation.
HB0018 Del Palakovich Carr. Vehicle Laws - Noise Abatement Monitoring
Systems Pilot Program - Inspection and Extension.
HB0019 Chr HGO (Dept). Health Occupations - Nursing - Loan
Repayment, Education, and Sunset Extension (Building Opportunities for Nurses
Act of 2025).
HB0020 Chr APP (Dept). Transportation – Consolidated Transportation
Program – Prioritization (Transportation Investment Priorities Act of 2025).
HB0021 Del Addison. Criminal Procedure – District Court
Commissioners and False Statements.
HB0022 Del Valentine. Department of Public Safety and Correctional
Services - Study on Location of Individuals Prior to and Following
Incarceration.
HB0023 Del Fair, et al. Property Taxes - Authority of Counties to
Establish a Subclass and Set a Special Rate for Commercial and Industrial
Property.
HB0024 Dels Nawrocki and Szeliga. Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses -
Connection to Existing Municipal Wastewater Facility.
HB0025 Chr ENT (Dept). Environment – Reservoir Augmentation Permit –
Establishment.
HB0026 Del Healey. Public Safety - Missing Person Reports -
Collection and Publication.
HB0027 Del Cardin. Estates and Trusts - Compensation of
Guardians of Property and Trustees.
HB0028 Del Bouchat. Constitutional Amendment - Form of County
Government - Requirement to Adopt Charter Home Rule.
HB0029 Dels T. Morgan and Crosby. Electronic Payment Transactions - Interchange
Fees - Calculation and Use of Data.
HB0030 Chr ECM (Dept). Limited Line Credit Insurance - Qualification
of Applicants.
HB0031 Del Kaufman. Consumer Protection - Right to Repair -
Powered Wheelchairs.
HB0032 Del Charkoudian. Maryland Department of Health - Forensic
Review Board and Community Forensic Aftercare Program - Established.
HB0033 Chr HGO (Dept). Department of Service and Civic Innovation -
Maryland Corps Program Service Year Option Pathways - Revisions.
HB0034 Del Allen.
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Day - Veterans' Day.
HB0035 Del Fraser-Hidalgo. Economic Development - Income Tax Benefit
Transfer Program - Establishment.
HB0036 Chr HGO (Dept). Department of Aging – Aging Services –
Program Repeal and Consolidation.
HB0037 Del Vogel.
Declaration of Rights - Right to Organize.
HB0038 Del Moon.
School Construction and Housing - School Zones and Adequate Public
Facilities Ordinances.
HB0039 Del Fair, et al. Public Health - Prohibition on Transfer of
Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Repeal.
HB0040 Chr ENT (Dept). Natural Resources - Fishing Licenses and
Stamps - Alterations.
HB0041 Chr W&M (Dept). Election Law - Petitions for the Formation of
a New Political Party - Process.
HB0042 Del Boyce.
Solid Waste Disposal Surcharge and Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion
Fund and Grant Programs - Established.
HB0043 Del J. Lewis. Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant
Program - Acquisition of Land.
HB0044 Del Wu.
Election Law - Circuit Court Judges - Nonpartisan Elections.
HB0045 Dels Bagnall and Stein. Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
HB0046 Chr HGO (Dept). Public Health - Cannabis Public Health
Advisory Council - Membership.
HB0047 Dels Szeliga and Sample-Hughes. Sales and Use Tax - Baby Products - Exemption.
HB0048 Del Healey, et al. Railroad Companies - Condemnation Authority -
Application.
HB0049 Chr ENT (Dept). Environment - Building Energy Performance
Standards - Compliance and Reporting.
HB0050 Del Cardin. Estates and Trusts - Spousal Lifetime Access
Trusts.
HB0051 Del Lehman, et al. Business Regulation - Sale of Local News
Organizations - Required Notice.
HB0052 Del Vogel.
Election Law - Voting Age - Board of Education Elections (Your School,
Your Voice Act).
HB0053 Del Fair, et al. Task Force on Education Funding and Student
Population Growth.
HB0054 Chr HGO (Dept). Health Services Cost Review Commission – User
Fee Assessment – Repeal of Sunset.
HB0055 Del Ruff, et al. Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records -
Good Cause.
HB0056 Del Charkoudian. Procurement - State Department of Education -
Control Authority - Local Food Purchasing.
HB0057 Del Fraser-Hidalgo. County Boards of Education - Student Cellular
Phone Use Policy - Establishment.
HB0058 Chr JUD (Dept). Public Safety - Rape Kit Collection, Testing,
and Tracking Grant Fund - Alterations.
HB0059 Chr W&M (Dept). Property Tax – Tax Sales – Revisions.
HB0060 Del Rogers, et al. Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for
Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act).
HB0061 Del Charkoudian. Public School Construction and Renovation -
Solar Canopies for School Parking Lots - Underground Infrastructure.
HB0062 Chr ENT (Dept). Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility
Permit - Research Facilities - Chemical Warfare Material Requirements.
HB0063 Chr ECM (Dept). State Board of Public Accountancy - Sunset
Extension and Report.
HB0064 Del Conaway. Theft of Mail and Packages and Victim
Notification.
HB0065 Del Bagnall. Community Health Worker Appreciation Day.
HB0066 Del Wu.
Education - School Building Energy Usage - Monthly Report.
HB0067 Del R. Long, et al. Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Signature
Requirements and Verification.
HB0068 Del Mangione. Public Schools - Children Suspected of a
Crime of Violence - Prohibition on In-Person Attendance (Student Protection Act
of 2025).
HB0069 Del Terrasa, et al. Environment - Plastic Products - Postconsumer
Recycled Content Program.
HB0070 Chr JUD (Dept). Drunk and Drug-Impaired Driving and Failure
to Remain at the Scene - Revocation of Driver's License.
HB0071 Del Edelson. Education - Holocaust Education Assistance
Grant Program - Established.
HB0072 Del Vogel.
Education - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established.
HB0073 Chr HGO (Dept). State Finance and Procurement - State Leasing
of Real Property.
HB0074 Del Foley.
Legal Advertisement or Legal Notice - Publication in Newspaper or
Newspaper in General Circulation - Digital Newspapers.
HB0075 Chr W&M (Dept). Election Law – Special Elections.
HB0076 Del Lehman, et al. Public Safety Officer - Performance of Duties
- Death and Disability Benefits.
HB0077 Del Bouchat, et al. Commission to Study African American Civil
War Sailors in Maryland.
HB0078 Chr ECM (Dept). State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers,
Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors - Sunset Extension and
Report.
HB0079 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Mailing of Fake, Fraudulent,
or Altered Documents - Prohibition.
HB0080 Chr ENT (Dept). Land Use - Transit-Oriented Development -
Alterations.
HB0081 Del Mangione, et al. Real Property - Condemnation - Compensation
for Farm and Agricultural Property (Protect Maryland Farm Lands Act).
HB0082 Chr HGO (Dept). Cyber Maryland Program - Revisions.
HB0083 Del Boyce.
Environment - Tire Recycling Fee - Alterations.
HB0084 Del Edelson. Transportation – Major Highway Capacity
Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment
Act of 2025).
HB0085 Del Mangione. State and Local Government - Sanctuary
Policies and Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law (Rachel Morin Act).
HB0086 Del Vogel.
Institutions of Higher Education and Elementary and Secondary Schools -
Title VI Coordinators.
HB0087 Del Foley.
Short-Term Rentals and Home Amenity Rentals - Taxation, Regulation, and
Crimes.
HB0088 Del Cardin. Estates and Trusts - Maryland Trust Decanting
Act - Notification and Document Transmittal.
HB0089 Del Embry.
Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Conviction and Sentencing.
HB0090 Chr W&M (Dept). Housing and Community Development - Project
Restore Program - Establishment.
HB0091 Del R. Long, et al. Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of
Identity.
HB0092 Chr ECM (Dept). Heating, Ventilation, Air–Conditioning, and
Refrigeration Contractors – License Restoration.
HB0093 Chr ENT (Dept). Housing and Community Development - Homeless
Shelter Certification Program - Establishment.
HB0094 Chr HGO (Dept). Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and
Outreach Programs - Appeals and Membership of Standing Advisory Committee.
HB0095 Del Allen.
Health Care Providers - Assisted Reproductive Treatment - Informed
Consent and Fraud.
HB0096 Del Bouchat. General Assembly - Membership, Election
Timing for State Senators, and Eligibility.
HB0097 Del Qi.
Economic Development - County or Municipal Corporation Economic
Development Authority - Powers and Use of Proceeds.
HB0098 Del Crosby. State Retirement and Pension System -
Forfeiture of Benefits.
HB0099 Del Rogers. Anne Arundel County - Class A (Off-Sale) and
Class D (Off-Sale) Licenses - Population Ratio Quota.
HB0100 Del Bagnall. Insurance Pooling - Public Entity -
Definition.
HB0101 Chr W&M (Dept). Property Tax - Deadline to Set County and
Municipal Corporation Tax Rates - Alteration.
HB0102 Chr ECM (Dept). Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program -
Application Year and Participation of Self-Employed Individuals.
HB0103 Del Rosenberg. Access to Counsel in Evictions – Task Force
Termination and Special Fund.
HB0104 Chr ENT (Dept). Maryland Farms and Families Fund – Purpose
and Use – Alterations.
HB0105 Del Edelson. Department of Transportation - Grant
Anticipation Revenue Vehicle Bonds - Light Rail Replacement Vehicles.
HB0106 Del Harris. Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone
System - Definition of First Responders.
HB0107 Del Pruski. Consumer Protection - Automatic Renewals.
HB0108 Del Metzgar. Public Health - Abortion (Heartbeat Bill).
HB0109 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Misdemeanor Theft - Statute of
Limitations.
HB0110 Dels Simpson and Taylor. Child Support - Suspension of Driver's
Licenses.
HB0111 Dels Palakovich Carr and D. Jones. Election Law - Campaign Finance - Exploratory
Committees.
HB0112 Chr ECM (Dept). Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission –
Enforcement Activities – Memorandum of Understanding.
HB0113 Del Ziegler, et al. Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages -
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death.
HB0114 Chr ENT (Dept). Pesticide and Pest Control - Revisions to
Pesticide Applicator's Law and Repeal of Obsolete Provisions.
HB0115 Del R. Long. Election Law - Polling Places - Establishing
Voter Identity (Voter Privacy Act of 2025).
HB0116 Chr HGO (Dept). Health Insurance – Federal Conformity –
Definitions of Health Benefit Plan.
HB0117 Del Mangione. General Provisions - Commemorative Months -
Italian Heritage Month.
HB0118 Del Mireku-North, et al. Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.
HB0119 Chr ECM (Dept). State Government - Research Duties and
Advisory Committee on Black Males - Repeal.
HB0120 Del Taveras. Family Law - Child Support - Capacity of
Minors to File Action.
HB0121 Del Charkoudian. Electric Companies - Regional Transmission
Organizations - Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act).
HB0122 Del Young.
Public Safety - Police Accountability - Police Officer Complainant.
HB0123 Chr JUD (Dept). Maryland Correctional Training Commission –
Membership.
HB0124 Del Rosenberg. Residential Property - Assignment of
Contracts of Sale - Disclosure Requirements and Rescission.
HB0125 Del Crosby. St. Mary's County - Circuit Court - Judges.
HB0126 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages
(Porch Piracy Act of 2025).
HB0127 Chr ENT (Dept). Department of Housing and Community
Development - Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program - Local Rehabilitation
Program Administration.
HB0128 Del Fraser-Hidalgo. Responding to Emergency Needs From Extreme
Weather (RENEW) Act of 2025.
HB0129 Del Fraser-Hidalgo. State Board of Education - Membership -
School Principal.
HB0130 Del Simpson. Intercepted Communications - Penalty.
HB0131 Del Stein.
Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Septic System Upgrade Program.
HB0132 Chr ECM (Maryland Cannabis Administration. Cannabis – On–Site Consumption Establishments
and Cannabis Events.
HB0133 Chr W&M (Dept). State Department of Assessments and Taxation
- Notification of Constant Yield Tax Rate - Repeal.
HB0134 Del Taveras. Motor Vehicles - School Buses - Seat Belts.
HB0135 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages
(Porch Piracy Act of 2025).
HB0136 Chr JUD (Dept). Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Exam and
Treatment Reimbursement.
HB0137 Del Mangione, et al. Public Schools - Children Charged With a
Crime of Violence - Prohibition on In-Person Attendance (School Safety Act of
2025).
HB0138 Chr HGO (Dept). State Government – Veterans – Burial at State
Veterans’ Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act).
HB0139 Del Young.
Public Safety - Police Accountability - Deadline for Completion of
Investigation.
HB0140 Chr ENT (Dept). Agriculture - Soil Conservation and Water
Quality Plan - Uses of Information.
HB0141 Del Vogel.
Task Force on Loneliness and Isolation.
HB0142 Del Miller. State Government - Veterans and Military
Families Ombudsman - Establishment.
HB0143 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages
(Porch Piracy Act of 2025).
HB0144 Chr APP (Dept). Board of Trustees of the Maryland Teachers
and State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans - Renaming.
HB0145 Del Boafo.
Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and
Fund.
HB0146 Del Cardin. Estates and Trusts - Resignation of Trustee -
Notice.
HB0147 Del Wu, et al. County Boards of Education - Elementary and
Middle Schools - Student Technology Use Policy.
HB0148 Del Ziegler. Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance -
Premium Increase - Prohibition.
HB0149 Del Young.
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Child Support Payments.
HB0150 Chr W&M (Dept). Child Care Centers – Certificated Staff Ratio
Requirement – Repeal.
HB0151 Del Palakovich Carr. County Income Tax - Rate and Income Brackets
- Alterations.
HB0152 Del Kaufman. Family Law – Child Custody Evaluators –
Qualifications.
HB0153 Del Fair, et al. Election Law - Voter Registration - Age and
Notification to Minors.
HB0154 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Fraud - Possession of
Residential Real Property.
HB0155 Chr ENT (Dept). Housing and Community Development –
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions – Issuance of Loans and Achievement of
Targets.
HB0156 Del Szeliga, et al. Education - Interscholastic and Intramural
Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams - Designation Based on Sex (Fairness in Girls'
Sports Act).
HB0157 Del Griffith. Education - Safe Schools Fund - Grant
Allocations.
HB0158 Chr HGO (Dept). Department of Aging - Social Connections
Program - Establishment.
HB0159 Del J. Lewis. Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of
2025.
HB0160 Del Cardin. Video Lottery Operations - Campaign
Contributions - Parity Act.
HB0161 Dels Atterbeary and Fair. Primary and Secondary Education -
Comprehensive Health Education Framework - Established.
HB0162 Del Ziegler. Maryland Horse Industry Board - Breeding
Stables and Horse Establishments - Definitions.
HB0163 Del Hartman. Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Shows in
Worcester County - Permit for Out-of-State Dealers.
HB0164 Del Conaway. Criminal Law – Fraud – Possession of
Residential Real Property.
HB0165 Del Acevero. Custodial Interrogation of Minors -
Admissibility of Statements.
HB0166 Chr ENT (Dept). Maryland Public Ethics Law - State Officials
of and Candidates to be State Officials of the Judicial Branch - Conflicts of
Interest and Financial Disclosure Statements.
HB0167 Del Fair, et al. Vehicle Excise Tax - Rate Increase.
HB0168 Del Qi.
Manufacturing Business Personal Property Tax - Exemption.
HB0169 Del Allen.
State Designations - State Natural History Museum - Natural History
Society of Maryland.
HB0170 Chr HGO (Dept). Health - Maternal and Child Health Population
Health Improvement Fund - Use.
HB0171 Del Valentine. Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration
and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer.
HB0172 Chr ENT (Dept). Community Health and Safety Works Grant
Program and Fund - Alterations.
HB0173 Del Nawrocki. Baltimore County - Deer Management Program -
Establishment.
HB0174 Del Foley.
General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office.
HB0175 Chr APP (Dept). Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards -
Restoration and Receipt of Benefits and Use at Automated Teller Machines.
HB0176 Del Solomon. Labor and Employment - Occupational Safety
and Health - Revisions (Davis Martinez Public Employee Safety and Health Act).
HB0177 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Theft and Opening of Mail and
Packages.
HB0178 Del Guyton. Vehicle Laws - Stopping, Standing, or Parking
in a Bike Lane or Bicycle Path - Prohibition.
HB0179 Del Toles, et al. Organized Retail Theft Act of 2025.
HB0180 Del Addison. Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim
Relocation Program - Establishment.
HB0181 Chr HGO (Dept). Military Department – Chief of Staff and
Aides – Appointment Authority.
HB0182 Del Stewart. Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems -
Penalties.
HB0183 Del Charkoudian. Income Tax - Resident.
HB0184 Del Smith.
Nonpublic Schools - Transcripts - Prohibition on Punitive Measures
Related to Student Debt.
HB0185 Del Mireku-North, et al. Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program -
Funding - Alterations.
HB0186 Del Young.
Police Discipline - Trial Board Composition.
HB0187 Del Kaufman, et al. Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation.
HB0188 Del Chisholm, et al. Procurement - Scrutinized Entities -
Prohibition.
HB0189 Chr JUD (Dept). Drunk Driving - Commercial Driver's Licenses
- Disqualification From Driving.
HB0190 Del Bartlett, et al. Correctional Services - Geriatric and Medical
Parole.
HB0191 Del Foley.
Vehicle Laws - Towed, Removed, or Abandoned Vehicles - Electronic Notice
to Owner.
HB0192 Del Mangione. County Boards of Education - Student Cellular
Phone Use Policy - Established (No Distracted Learning Act).
HB0193 Chr ECM (Dept). Uninsured Employers' Fund - Additional
Assessment on Awards and Settlements - Amount.
HB0194 Del Conaway. Consumer Protection - Retail Sales -
Reimbursement of Shipping Costs.
HB0195 Del Cardin. Criminal Procedure - Incompetency to Stand
Trial Dismissal.
HB0196 Chr HGO (Dept). State Government - Department of Veterans and
Military Families - Board and Commission - Membership and Oversight.
HB0197 Del Pasteur. Public Schools - Restorative Practices
Schools - Comprehensive Plan.
HB0198 Del Young.
Criminal Procedure - Crime Solvers Reward Fund - Establishment.
HB0199 Chr W&M (Dept). Election Law - Notice to Permanent Absentee
Voters.
HB0200 Del Mangione. Workgroup to Study School Bus Safety
(Maryland School Bus Safety Act of 2025).
HB0201 Del Wilkins. Election Law - Absentee Ballot Application -
Sending to Eligible Voters Before Primary Elections.
HB0202 Del Nawrocki. Criminal Law - Fraud - Conveyance, Lease, or
Possession of Residential Real Property.
HB0203 Del Bouchat. Districting - Single-Member Districts and
Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Convention.
HB0204 Chr ECM (Maryland Cannabis Administration. Cannabis - Wholesaler License - Establishment.
HB0205 Del Solomon. Employment Standards – Firefighters – Payment
of Wages and Payroll Information.
HB0206 Del R. Lewis. Vehicle Laws - Bus Obstruction Monitoring
Systems and Bus Stop Zones.
HB0207 Del Pasteur. Higher Education - Undocumented Students -
Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility.
HB0208 Del Fraser-Hidalgo. Consumer Protection – False Advertising –
Digital Goods.
HB0209 Chr HGO (Dept). State Finance and Procurement - Local
Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response Plan and Assessment - Repeal.
HB0210 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages
(Porch Piracy Act of 2025).
HB0211 Del Foley, et al. State Personnel - Collective Bargaining -
Graduate Assistants and Postdoctoral Associates.
HB0212 Del Acevero. Maryland Building Performance Standards -
Fossil Fuel Use and Electric-Ready Standards.
HB0213 Del Mangione. Public Utilities - Natural Gas Energy
Generation - Authorization and Limitation.
HB0214 Chr APP (Dept). Human Services - Maryland Assistive
Technology Program - Establishment.
HB0215 Del Fair, et al. Elections - Ranked-Choice Voting in Contests
for Presidential Nomination and Certification of Election-Supporting Technology.
HB0216 Del Fraser-Hidalgo. Electric Vehicles - Repeal of Excise Tax
Credit and Establishment of Rebate Program.
HB0217 Dels Rogers and Pruski. Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease
Presumptions - Hypertension.
HB0218 Chr JUD (Dept). Family Law – Child Support.
HB0219 Del Addison. Baltimore City - Out-of-State Vehicles -
Improper Registration.
HB0220 Del Stewart. Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard -
Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2025).
HB0221 Chr HGO (Dept). Department of Information Technology -
Maryland Digital Service - Establishment.
HB0222 Del Stein.
Public Safety - Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing for Fuel Gas Piping
Systems - Requirements and Prohibitions.
HB0223 Del Crutchfield. Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect
Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act).
HB0224 Del Conaway. Commercial Law - False Advertising -
Penalties.
HB0225 Chr ENT (Dept). Vehicle Laws - Exceptional Hauling Permits
for Farm Products.
HB0226 Del Bagnall. Anne Arundel County – Public Schools – School
Schedule Options.
HB0227 Dels Adams and Crosby. Corporations and Associations - Electric
Cooperatives - Nonescheat Capital Credits.
HB0228 Chr APP (Dept). Maryland Veterans Trust – Assistance to
Members of the Maryland National Guard.
HB0229 Del Chisholm, et al. Real Property - Holding Over - Expedited
Hearing and Service of Summons for Active Duty Service Members.
HB0230 Chr ENT (Dept). Maryland Public Ethics Law - Training and
Financial Disclosure Requirements - Revisions.
HB0231 Del Mangione. Constitutional Amendment - Fee or Tax Rate
Increases - Yea and Nay Vote of General Assembly Required (Taxpayer Disclosure
and Protection Act).
HB0232 Del Terrasa, et al. Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund
and Litter Reduction Program.
HB0233 Del Vogel, et al. Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on
Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation
(Maryland Worker Freedom Act).
HB0234 Del Stein.
Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual - Penalties.
HB0235 Chr HGO (Dept). State Government - Information Technology -
Cybersecurity Revisions.
HB0236 Del Valentine. Peace Orders - Intentional Visual
Surveillance.
HB0237 Dels Palakovich Carr and Griffith. General Assembly Vacancy - Political Party
Central Committees - Procedures.
HB0238 Dels Cardin and Grammer. Public Safety - Police Accountability - Time
Limit for Filing Administrative Charges.
HB0239 Chr ECM (Dept). Charitable Organizations - Late Fees and
Registration - Suspension and Cancellation Requirements.
HB0240 Del Young.
Courts - Maryland Judicial Public Text Messaging System - Report.
HB0241 Del Simpson. Marriage - Confidential Communication.
HB0242 Del Addison. Discrimination in Housing - Consumer Credit
History.
HB0243 Del Boyce.
Family Law - Adoption of an Adult.
HB0244 Chr ENT (Dept). Plant Disease Control - Nurseries -
Inspection, Certification, and Licensing Fees.
HB0245 Del Cardin. Inheritance Tax - Beneficiaries of Limited
Means - Installment Payments.
HB0246 Chr JUD (Dept). Human Services - Adult Protective Services.
HB0247 Del Fair, et al. Motor Vehicles – Provisional Driver’s License
Examinations – Unaccompanied Homeless Youths.
HB0248 Del Griffith. Motor Vehicle Registration - Fee Exemption -
Unemployable Disabled Veterans.
HB0249 Del Palakovich Carr. Residential Real Property - Local Limits on
Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services.
HB0250 Del Vogel.
Income Tax - Credit for Firearm Safety Devices.
HB0251 Chr APP (Dept). Human Services – Local Departments of Social
Services – Audits.
HB0252 Del Conaway. Real Property - Actions for Wrongful Detainer
- Required Postings.
HB0253 Del Harris. Election Law - Pretrial Detainees - Absentee
Ballots.
HB0254 Del Addison. Individuals Experiencing Homelessness -
Address Requirements - Prohibition.
HB0255 Del Acevero. No-Knock Warrants.
HB0256 Chr HGO (Dept). Health Occupations Boards - Membership
Alteration and Sunset Extensions.
HB0257 Del Charkoudian. Natural Resources - Food Forests and Foraging
Program - Establishment.
HB0258 Del Wells.
Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority -
Alterations.
HB0259 Chr JUD (Dept). Public Safety - Statewide DNA Database
System, DNA Collection, and Penalties - Alterations.
HB0260 Del Cardin. Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia -
Prohibitions and Penalties.
HB0261 Del Forbes. Estates and Trusts - Priority of Claims on an
Estate - Unpaid Child Support.
HB0262 Chr ENT (Dept). Department of Agriculture - Maryland
Agricultural Commission and Young Farmers.
HB0263 Del R. Long. Maryland Transportation Authority - Francis
Scott Key Memorial Bridge - Naming.
HB0264 Chr ECM (Dept). Business Occupational and Professional
Licenses - Suspension and Revocation for Workplace Fraud.
HB0265 Del Bagnall. Dental Services - Qualification for Maryland
Dent-Care Program and Study on Use of Dental Online Credentialing.
HB0266 Chr APP (Dept). State Government - Public Employee Relations
Act - Alterations.
HB0267 Dels Allen and Rogers. Veterans Benefits Matters - Claim Servicers -
Prohibitions and Requirements.
HB0268 Del Charkoudian. Hospitals - Financial Assistance and
Collection of Debts - Policies.
HB0269 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Petty Theft - Statute of
Limitations.
HB0270 Del Crosby. Data Center Impact Analysis and Report.
HB0271 Del Addison. Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer
Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease.
HB0272 Chr ENT (Dept). Maryland Department of Planning –
Modernization.
HB0273 Del Allen.
Residential Leases - Late Payment Penalties - Calculation.
HB0274 Chr W&M (Dept). Election Law - Local Boards of Elections -
Election Plan Requirements.
HB0275 Del Crutchfield. Family Law - Child Support - Multifamily
Adjustment.
HB0276 Chr HGO (Dept). State Government - Forms - Reporting
Requirement - Repeal.
HB0277 Del Ruth, et al. Environment - Water Bottle Filling Stations -
Requirement.
HB0278 Dels Bouchat and Fair. Income Tax - Subtraction Modification -
Enhanced Agricultural Management Equipment.
HB0279 Chr ENT (Dept). Municipalities - Annexation Resolutions -
Submission to Department of Planning.
HB0280 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages
(Porch Piracy Act of 2025).
HB0281 Del Embry.
Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in
the Second Degree.
HB0282 Del Mangione. Public Schools - Sexually Explicit Materials
- Prohibited in Libraries and Media Centers.
HB0283 Del Young.
Public Safety - Safe Neighborhoods - Pilot Program.
HB0284 Chr HGO (Dept). Procurement – Electronic Transactions –
Clarification of Fees Due.
HB0285 Del R. Long. Election Law - Voter Registration List -
Absentee Voters (Absentee Ballot Transparency Act of 2025).
HB0286 Chr ENT (Dept). Local Comprehensive Planning and State
Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy - Planning Principles.
HB0287 Del Harris. Election Law - Party and Elected Public
Offices - Prohibition.
HB0288 Chr ENT (Dept). Maryland Transportation Authority – Tolls,
Fees, and Other Charges – Temporary Adjustments.
HB0289 Del Metzgar. Department of Public Safety and Correctional
Services - Incarcerated Individual Apprenticeship Program.
HB0290 Chr HGO (Dept). Office of the Chief Medical Examiner -
Disclosure of Autopsy Information and Maintenance of Investigative Database.
HB0291 Del Conaway. Criminal Law - Taking and Breaking Open
Letters - Penalty.
HB0292 Del Holmes. Cooperative Housing Corporations,
Condominiums, and Homeowners Associations - Funding of Reserve Accounts and Preparation
of Funding Plans.
HB0293 Dels Pippy and Simpson. Criminal Procedure - Child Victims -
Testimony in Child Abuse Cases.
HB0294 Del Holmes. Task Force on Common Ownership Communities.
HB0295 Del Holmes. Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners
Associations - Governing Bodies and Annual Meetings.
HB0296 Del Charkoudian. Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Low
Assessments - Alteration.
HB0297 Del Kerr.
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - State-Based Young Adult Health
Insurance Subsidies Pilot Program - Sunset Repeal.
HB0298 Del Kerr.
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Demographic Data Collection -
Parental Status.
HB0299 Del Holmes. Real Property - Governing Bodies of Common
Ownership Communities - Member Training.
HB0300 Del Kerr.
State Government - Grants and Contracts - Reimbursement of Indirect
Costs.
HB0301 Del Moon.
Criminal Procedure - Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and
Search - Affidavit for Judicial Authorization.
HB0302 Del Moon.
Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Statement of Charges - Human Service
Workers.
HB0303 Del Holmes. Real Property - Regulation of Common
Ownership Community Managers.
HB0304 Del Kerr.
State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures.
HB0305 Del Rosenberg. Criminal Law - Interference With Access to or
Egress From a Religious Facility - Prohibition.
HB0306 Del Holmes. Common Ownership Communities - Ombudsman
Unit, Governing Document Database, and Local Commissions.
HB0307 Dels Bartlett and S. Johnson. Boating Accidents - Duty to Remain at the
Scene, Render Assistance, and Provide Information - Penalties.
HB0308 Dels Bartlett and S. Johnson. Criminal Law - Exception to Armed Trespass
Prohibition - Retired Law Enforcement Officials.
HB0309 Del Cardin. Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies -
Peer Support Programs.
HB0310 Del Cardin. Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries -
Attorney-Client Privilege.
HB0311 Del Bartlett, et al. Correctional Services - Medical Parole - Life
Imprisonment.
HB0312 Dels Cardin and Bartlett. Criminal Procedure - Incompetency to Stand
Trial.
HB0313 Del Korman. Motor Vehicles - Specially Designed Vintage
Reproduction Registration Plates.
HB0314 Dels Grammer and Bartlett. Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted
Communications - Admissibility of Evidence.
HB0315 Del Cardin. Task Force to Study Fiduciary Adjudication in
Maryland.
HB0316 Del Grammer. Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone
System - 9-1-1 Technician.
HB0317 Dels Williams and Wilkins. Election Law - Curbside Voting - Pilot
Program.
HB0318 Del Grammer. Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Failure to
Obey a Court Order to Report to Confinement.
HB0319 Del Grammer. County Boards of Education - Members -
Publication of Contact Information.
HB0320 Del Beauchamp, et al. Wicomico County - Vehicle Laws - Prohibition
on Roadway Solicitations.
HB0321 Del Kipke.
Pharmacy Benefits Managers – Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of
Application of Law.
HB0322 Del Wims.
Election Law - State Administrator of Elections - Municipal Elections.
HB0323 Del Forbes. Domestic Partnership and Marriage - Required
Information.
HB0324 Dels Korman and Atterbeary. County Boards of Education - Antibias
Training for Members - Requirement (County Board Member Antibias Training Act).
HB0325 Del Wims, et al. Adult Education - High School Diploma by
Examination - Requirements and Study.
HB0326 Del Forbes. Student Service Hours - Financial Literacy
Course.
HB0327 Del Stewart. Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care
Premiums (Long-Term Care Relief Act of 2025).
HB0328 Del Ebersole. State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery
Machines – Veterans’ and Fraternal Organizations.
HB0329 Del Bagnall. Sign Language Interpreters – Licensing
Requirement.
HB0330 Del Stewart. Property Tax - Improvements to Property
Adjacent to Rail Stations - Subclass, Special Rate, and Penalty.
HB0331 Del White Holland. Public Information Act - Public Access
Ombudsman - Delegation of Powers.
HB0332 Dels Stewart and Griffith. Consumer Protection – Electronic Funds
Transfers – Regulations (Elder Fraud Prevention Act of 2025).
HB0333 Del Kerr.
Cybersecurity - Healthcare Ecosystem.
HB0334 Del Kerr, et al. Universal Newborn Nurse Home Visiting
Services - Program Establishment and Insurance Coverage.
HB0335 Del Grammer. Baltimore County - Nuisance Actions -
Community Association.
HB0336 Del Grammer. Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess,
and Carry.
HB0337 Del Lehman, et al. State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course -
Local Impact Aid.
HB0338 Del Lehman, et al. State Buildings and State Highways -
Collection and Disposal of Yard Waste.
HB0339 Del Lehman, et al. Real Property - Residential Rental Apartments
- Air-Conditioning Requirements.
HB0340 Del Ruth, et al. Climate Change - Attorney General Actions,
Climate Change Restitution Fund, and Climate Change Restitution Fund Advisory
Council.
HB0341 Del Ruth, et al. Property Tax Credit - Retail Service Station
Conversions.
HB0342 Del Ruth.
State Transfer Tax - Rates and Distribution of Revenue.
HB0343 Del Stewart. Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems -
Statements and Certificates of Violations.
HB0344 Dels Stein and Lehman. Maryland Environmental Service - Membership
of Board of Directors - Alterations.
HB0345 Dels Kerr and Woods. Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact.
HB0346 Dels Boyce and Embry. Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 43rd
Alcoholic Beverages District - Class B-D-7 Licenses.
HB0347 Del Holmes. Real Property – Recordation and Land Records
– Requirements.
HB0348 Del Stewart. Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems -
Safety Corridors.
HB0349 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring
Systems - Maryland Route 210 PG 306-25.
HB0350 The Spkr (Admin). Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026).
HB0351 The Spkr (Admin). Creation of a State Debt - Maryland
Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2025, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital
Bond Loans of 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021,
2022, 2023, and 2024.
HB0352 The Spkr (Admin). Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of
2025.
HB0353 Del Grammer, et al. Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement -
Repeal (Maryland's Constitutional Carry Act of 2025).
HB0354 Del Grammer. Criminal Law - Prohibitions on Wearing,
Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Penalties.
HB0355 Del Grammer, et al. Income Tax - Subtraction Modification -
Retirement Income.
HB0356 Del Grammer, et al. State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retirees.
HB0357 Del Grammer, et al. Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or
Coins - Exemption.
HB0358 Del Martinez, et al. State Department of Education - Soccer
Opportunities Program - Establishment.
HB0359 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Early Childhood
Education Program, High School Child Care Centers, and Fee in Child Support
Cases - Established PG 502-25.
HB0360 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Community
Associations - Management Registration Fees for Alternative Dispute Resolution
PG 408-25.
HB0361 Del Grammer, et al. Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of
Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry and Christian's Law).
HB0362 Del Wolek, et al. Natural Resources - Roadside Tree Removal
Permit Notification Act.
HB0363 Del Holmes. Common Ownership Communities - Candidate or
Proposition Signs - Display Period.
HB0364 Dels Simpson and Acevero. Criminal Law - Child Pornography -
Prohibitions and Penalties.
HB0365 Del Embry.
Courts - Expunged Records - Disclosure.
HB0366 Del Embry.
Juvenile Law - Police Record Concerning a Child - Confidentiality
Exception.
HB0367 Del Martinez, et al. Health Occupations Boards - English
Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing.
HB0368 Del Guyton, et al. General Provisions - Commemorative Month -
Maryland Native Plant Month.
HB0369 Prince George's County Delegation. County Superintendent of Prince George's
County - Selection Process - Alteration PG 506-25.
HB0370 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County Public Schools -
Office of Integrity and Compliance - Alterations PG 504-25.
HB0371 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring
Systems - Maryland Route 5 PG 308-25.
HB0372 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's Gateway Development Authority
- Sunset Repeal PG 403-25.
HB0373 Del Grammer, et al. Health - Abortion Data - Submission to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
HB0374 Del Grammer, et al. Correctional Services - Diminution Credits -
First-Degree Murder.
HB0375 Del D. Jones, et al. Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles -
Authorizations and Requirements.
HB0376 Chr HGO.
Maryland Cybersecurity Council - Membership - Alterations.
HB0377 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Income Tax - Credit
for Employers Providing Parental Engagement Leave PG 409-25.
HB0378 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Assisted Living
Programs - Inspections PG 405-25.
HB0379 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Public Middle and
High Schools - Drug Detection Products PG 507-25.
HB0380 Del Williams. Criminal Law - Prohibition on Sale of
Contraceptives and Contraceptive Devices by Vending Machine in School - Repeal.
HB0381 Del Martinez, et al. Maryland Medical Assistance Program and
Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Aesthetic Services and Restorative
Care for Victims of Domestic Violence (Healing Our Scars Act).
HB0382 Del S. Johnson, et al. Maryland Medical Assistance Program and
Health Insurance - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization
- Prescription to Treat Serious Mental Illness.
HB0383 Del Martinez, et al. Maryland Medical Assistance Program and
Health Insurance - Coverage for Orthoses (So Every Body Can Move Act).
HB0384 Del Lehman, et al. Maryland Disability Service Animal Program -
Established.
HB0385 Del Lehman, et al. Consumer Protection - Automatic Tip Prompt
Screen - Requirements.
HB0386 Del Ruth, et al. Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions.
HB0387 Del Mireku-North, et al. Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act.
HB0388 Dels Roberson and Crutchfield. Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving -
Points Assessments.
HB0389 Dels Palakovich Carr and D. Jones. Property Tax - Day Care Centers, Child Care
Homes, and Child Care Centers.
HB0390 Del Korman, et al. Affordable Housing Payment In Lieu of Taxes
Expansion Act.
HB0391 Dels J. Long and Crosby. County Boards of Education - Elections for
Members Representing Specific Districts - Alterations.
HB0392 Del Bartlett, et al. Evidence - Interception of Oral
Communications - Fair Housing Testing.
HB0393 Del Queen.
Commercial Law - Attachment of Wages - Exemptions (Exempt Income
Protection Act).
HB0394 Del Grammer, et al. Civil Actions - Distribution of Obscene
Material to Minors and Age Verification Information.
HB0395 Del Rosenberg. Procurement - Purchase of Opioid Overdose
Reversal Drugs From Opioid Settlement Parties - Prohibition.
HB0396 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Substance Abuse
Early Intervention and Detoxification Services Fund - Establishment PG 407-25.
HB0397 Del D. Jones, et al. Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based
Industry Development Corporation - Oyster Shucking House Loan Program.
HB0398 Del Charkoudian. Abundant Affordable Clean Energy -
Procurement and Development (AACE Act).
HB0399 Del Edelson. Baltimore City - Raffles - Organizations
Affiliated With a Professional Major League Baseball Team.
HB0400 Del Williams, et al. State Finance - Prohibited Appropriations -
Magnetic Levitation Transportation System.
HB0401 Del Roberson, et al. State Correctional Facilities - Incarcerated
Individuals - Costs of Telephone Communications.
HB0402 Del Pruski. Anne Arundel County Board of Education -
Student Member Scholarship - Increase.
HB0403 Del Pippy, et al. Correctional Services - Transfers to Federal
Authorities - Undocumented Immigrants (Protecting Marylanders From Violent
Offenders Act of 2025).
HB0404 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Income Tax Credit
for Parent and Guardian Volunteers in Elementary and Secondary Schools PG
410-25.
HB0405 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Hospitals - Sale of
Patient Debt PG 402-25.
HB0406 Del Guzzone, et al. State Board of Examiners for Audiologists,
Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech–Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists –
Appointment of Members and Quorum.
HB0407 Del Edelson. Environment - Municipal Recycling Plans -
Requirement.
HB0408 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Coordinated Youth
Violence Review and Response Team PG 301-25.
HB0409 Del Pruski. Anne Arundel County - Board of License
Commissioners - Part-Time Deputy Chief Inspector - Compensation.
HB0410 Del Pruski. Anne Arundel County – Board of License
Commissioners – Chief Inspector – Compensation.
HB0411 Del Korman. State Designations – State Mineral – Chromite
(State Mineral Act).
HB0412 Del Korman. Elections - Local Boards of Elections and
Boards of Canvassers - Open Meeting Requirements (Local Boards of Elections
Transparency Act).
HB0413 Dels Moon and Clippinger. Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous
Substances and Firearms.
HB0414 Dels Martinez and Young. Health and Taxation - Digital Social Media
Services and the Mental Health Care Fund for Children and Youth.
HB0415 Dels Palakovich Carr and Amprey. State Library Agency - Family Literacy Pilot
Program - Establishment.
HB0416 Prince George's County Delegation. Prince George's County - Special Rate for
Vacant and Abandoned Property - Application of County Tax Limitation PG 412-25.
HB0417 Del Ruth, et al. Public Health - Commission on Universal
Health Care.
HB0418 Del Kipke.
Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating
Providers - Reimbursement Rate.
HB0419 Del Embry, et al. Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure
Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act).
HB0420 Del Palakovich Carr. Education and Health - Emergency Use
Epinephrine - Alterations.
HB0421 Del S. Johnson, et al. Public Safety - 9-1-1 Trust Fund - 9-8-8
Suicide Prevention Hotline.
HB0422 Del Palakovich Carr. Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and
Unicycles - Crosswalks.
HB0423 Del Lopez.
Public Safety - Maryland 9-1-1 Board and Maryland Department of
Emergency Management - Regulatory Authority.
HB0424 Dels Cullison and White Holland. Prescription Drug Affordability Board -
Authority for Upper Payment Limits (Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for All
Marylanders Now Act).
HB0425 Del T. Morgan, et al. Natural Resources - State Boat Act -
Auctioneers.
HB0426 Dels Kaiser and Wilkins. Election Law - Postelection Tabulation Audits
- Risk-Limiting Audits.
HB0427 Del Queen.
State Board of Public Accountancy - Emeritus Status.
HB0428 Del Embry, et al. Medical Debt - Complaints for Money Judgment
and Real Property Liens.
HB0429 Del Cullison. Health Facilities - Delegation of Inspection
Authority - Nursing Homes.
HB0430 Del Cullison. Employed Individuals With Disabilities
Program - Upper Age Limit - Prohibition.
HB0431 Del Stewart. Civil Actions - Consumer Contracts -
Limitations Periods.
HB0432 Del Edelson. Locally Operated Transit Systems - Mandatory
Funding - Inflation Adjustment (Local Transit Sustainability Act).
HB0433 Del Edelson. Motor Vehicles - Reckless Driving and
Aggressive Driving - Penalties.
HB0434 Del Rosenberg, et al. Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public
Participation.
HB0435 Del Roberson, et al. Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification.
HB0436 Del Pena-Melnyk, et al. Vehicle Laws - Medical Exemption for Enhanced
Tinted Windows - Repeal of Time Limitation.
HB0437 Del Crutchfield. Criminal Law - Visual Surveillance With
Prurient Intent - Private Place.
HB0438 Del Bartlett, et al. Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death
of Pet - Compensatory Damages.
HB0439 Del Stewart. Vehicle Laws – Fully Autonomous Vehicles –
Human Safety Operators and Reporting Requirements.
HB0440 Prince George's County Delegation. State Highway Administration - Memorials -
Maryland Route 210 in Prince George's County PG 307-25.
HB0441 Del Simpson, et al. Minors Convicted as Adults - Sentencing -
Transfer to Juvenile Court.
HB0442 Del Simpson, et al. Criminal Procedure - Victims and Witnesses -
Out of Court Statement of Child to Forensic Interviewer.
HB0443 Del Taveras, et al. Baby Food Labeling - Statement Regarding
Toxic Heavy Metal Testing - Terminology.
HB0444 Del Hill.
Criminal Law – Interference With Critical Infrastructure or a Public
Safety Answering Point – Penalties.
HB0445 Del Hill.
Criminal Law - Interference With a Public Safety Answering Point -
Penalties.
HB0446 Del T. Morgan, et al. Commercial Blue and Flathead Catfish Finfish
Trotline License - Prohibited Regulations.
HB0447 Del Chisholm. Anne Arundel County – Property Tax Credit –
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, Incorporated.
HB0448 Del Kipke.
Modernization of Military Laws Act.
HB0449 Del Holmes. Condominiums - Property Insurance Deductibles
- Unit Owner Responsibility.
HB0450 Del Guyton, et al. Maryland Transit Administration - Disability
Reduced Fare Program - Renewal for Permanently Disabled Individuals.
HB0451 Del Lehman, et al. State and Private Construction Contracts -
Prompt Payment Requirements.
HB0452 Del Guyton, et al. Outdoor Lighting - Guidance and Use of State
Funds.
HB0453 Del Pruski. Anne Arundel County - Development Impact Fees.
HB0454 Dels Boafo and Vogel. Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task
Force - Establishment.
HB0455 Del Kaiser, et al. Braille Flag Memorial Act of 2025.
HB0456 Del Spiegel, et al. Civil Actions - Child Nonsexual Abuse and
Neglect - Damages and Statute of Limitations.
HB0457 Del Wolek.
Primary and Secondary Education - Educator Professional Development -
Course on Student Well-Being and Flourishing.
HB0458 Del Wolek, et al. University of Maryland, College Park Campus -
TerpsEXCEED Program - Funding.
HB0459 Dels Pruski and Stein. Health Insurance - Cancer Screening for
Professional Firefighters - Required Coverage (James "Jimmy" Malone
Act).
HB0460 Del T. Morgan, et al. St. Mary's County - Vehicle Laws -
Prohibition on Roadway Solicitations.
HB0461 Del Schmidt, et al. Sales and Use Tax - Cut Flowers - Exemption.
HB0462 Del Schmidt, et al. Criminal Law - Second Degree Assault - Sports
Official.
HB0463 Dels Edelson and Watson. Vehicle Laws - Motor Vehicle Administration -
3-Hour Roadway Safety Driving Education Program.
HB0464 Del Kaufman, et al. Special Education - Individualized Education
Program Meetings - Secondary Transition Planning Materials.
HB0465 Del Palakovich Carr, et al. Gaming - Problem Gambling and College Athlete
Protections.
HB0466 Del Kipke.
Health Equality for Service Members Act.
HB0467 Del Korman, et al. Metro Funding Modification Act of 2025.
HB0468 Del Alston, et al. Petitions for Emergency Evaluation.
HB0469 Del Nkongolo. Local Government - Annapolis and Anne Arundel
County Conference and Visitors Bureau Designation.
HB0470 Dels Ziegler and Addison. Vehicle Laws - Obscured or Modified
Registration Plates.
HB0471 Del Chisholm, et al. Agricultural Land and Programs - Scrutinized
Entities.
HB0472 Del Addison. Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 45th
Alcoholic Beverages District - Licenses.
HB0473 Del Harris. Maryland Community College Promise
Scholarship Program - Revisions.
HB0474 Del Bagnall, et al. Public Health - Maryland Commission on Health
Equity - Advisory Committee and Hospital Reporting.
HB0475 Del Allen.
Transportation Equality for Service Members Act.
HB0476 St. Mary's County Delegation. St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages -
Class A License Quota.
HB0477 Dels Barnes and McCaskill. Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers
- Adult to Child Ratios - Alterations.
HB0478 Washington County Delegation. Hagerstown Community College Police Force -
Jurisdiction.
HB0479 Del Barnes. Maryland Higher Education Commission -
Academic Program Approval - Revisions.
HB0480 Del T. Morgan, et al. St. Mary’s County – County Plans – Public
Sewerage Systems and Water Supply Systems.
HB0481 Washington County Delegation. Washington County - Board of License
Commissioners - Membership.
HB0482 Del Harrison. Occupational Licensing and Certification -
Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process.
HB0483 Del Ziegler, et al. Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation -
Alterations.
HB0484 Del Ebersole. Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and
Voluntary Exclusion Requirements.
HB0485 Del T. Morgan, et al. St. Mary's County - Corrections.
HB0486 St. Mary's County Delegation. St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages -
Civil Penalty for Sales Violations.
HB0487 Del Mireku-North. Unhoused Individuals - Rights, Civil Action,
and Affirmative Defense.
HB0488 Del Kaufman, et al. Public Schools - Discipline-Related Data -
Collection and Publication.
HB0489 Del Stewart. Maryland Department of Labor - Study on
Building Code Requirements for Single-Staircase Buildings.
HB0490 Del T. Morgan, et al. St. Mary's County - Competitive Bidding -
Threshold.
HB0491 Del T. Morgan, et al. St. Mary's County - Metropolitan Commission -
Discontinuance of Service.
HB0492 Del Simpson, et al. Frederick County - County Employees and
Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check.
HB0493 Del Fennell, et al. Public Schools - Commemorative Day - Ruby
Bridges Walk to School Day.
HB0494 Del Allen.
Recreational Equality for Service Members Act.
HB0495 Del Kaufman, et al. Education - Antidiscrimination Policies -
Policy and Notice Requirements.
HB0496 Del R. Lewis. Income Tax - Credits for Nursing Program
Preceptors in Areas With Health Care Workforce Shortages - Alterations.
HB0497 Del Stewart. Residential Child Care Programs -
Transportation Companies - Regulation (Preventing Abduction in Youth Transport
Act of 2025).
HB0498 The Spkr (Admin), et al. Economic Development - Delivering Economic
Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act.
HB0499 The Spkr (Admin), et al. Criminal Records - Expungement and Maryland
Judiciary Case Search (Expungement Reform Act of 2025).
HB0500 The Spkr (Admin), et al. Procurement Reform Act of 2025.
HB0501 The Spkr (Admin), et al. Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a
Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act.
HB0502 The Spkr (Admin), et al. Office of Disability Employment Advancement
and Policy and Maryland as a Model Employer Initiative - Established.
HB0503 The Spkr (Admin), et al. Land Use - Regional Housing Infrastructure
Gap (Housing for Jobs Act).
HB0504 The Spkr (Admin), et al. Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act.
HB0505 The Spkr (Admin), et al. Empowering New Energy Resources and Green
Initiatives Toward a Zero-Emission (ENERGIZE) Maryland Act.
HB0506 The Spkr (Admin), et al. Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act.
HB0507 Del Kerr.
State Contracts - Prohibited Provisions.
HB0508 Del Kerr.
State Procurement Preferences - Blind Industries and Services of
Maryland - Packaging and Repackaging.
HB0509 Del Simmons, et al. Maryland Inventory of Cemeteries and Burial
Sites Workgroup - Establishment.
HB0510 Frederick County Delegation. Frederick County - Gaming - Acceptance of
Credit as Payment.
HB0511 Frederick County Delegation. Frederick and Washington Counties - Bow
Hunting - Openly Carrying Handguns.
HB0512 Frederick County Delegation. Frederick County - Barbershop and Beauty
Salon Beer and Wine License - Alterations.
HB0513 Del Allen, et al. Agriculture - Roosters - Restrictions.
HB0514 Del Hill.
Health Occupations - State Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Revisions.
HB0515 Dels Rogers and Pruski. Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages
Licenses - Veterans' Organizations.
HB0516 Del Korman. Motor Vehicles - Automated Enforcement Programs
- Privacy Protections.
HB0517 Dels Korman and Solomon. Transportation - Maryland Area Rail Commuter
Rail Authority - Establishment (MARC Rail Authority Act of 2025).
HB0518 Del Grammer. General Assembly - Criminal Offenses - Mens
Rea Requirement.
HB0519 Del Schindler, et al. Public Health - Hospitals - Parking for
Patients.
HB0520 Del Wolek, et al. State Personnel - Job Sharing Arrangements
and Tri-Position Identification Number System (Maryland Workforce Retention,
Recruitment, and Reentry Act).
HB0521 Del Rosenberg. State Procurement - Commercial
Nondiscrimination Policy - Antisemitism.
HB0522 Del Taveras, et al. Department of Juvenile Services -
Rehabilitation Services - Funding.
HB0523 Del Taveras, et al. County Boards of Education - Root Causes of
Chronic Absenteeism and Expulsion - Investigation and Reporting.
HB0524 Del Guzzone, et al. State Board of Education - Membership - Early
Childhood Development Professional.
HB0525 Del Feldmark, et al. Election Law - Influence on a Voter's Voting
Decision By Use of Fraud - Prohibition.
HB0526 Del Miller, et al. Primary and Secondary Education - Definition
and Notification of Reportable Offense - Alterations.
HB0527 Del Charkoudian, et al. Maryland Transit Administration - Purple Line
- Free Ridership and Advertising.
HB0528 Del Stein, et al. Baltimore County - Vehicle Laws - Private
Roadways in Residential Subdivisions and Communities.
HB0529 Del Taveras, et al. Health Insurance - Prescription Drug
Formularies and Coverage for Generic Drugs and Biosimilars.
HB0530 Del Stein, et al. Maryland Forestry Education Fund - Mandatory
Funding - Extension.
HB0531 Del Simmons, et al. Education - Remote Learning Accommodations -
Established (College Disability Education Act).
HB0532 Del Barnes. Local Government - Municipal Annexation -
Petition and Referendum.
HB0533 Del Crutchfield. Peace Orders and Protective Orders – Military
Protection Orders.
HB0534 Del Hill, et al. Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene
Licensure Compact.
HB0535 Del Simmons, et al. Abandoned and Neglected Cemeteries Fund -
Establishment and Income Tax Checkoff.
HB0536 Del Guzzone, et al. Education and Health - Emergency Use
Epinephrine - Alterations.
HB0537 Del Cardin, et al. Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause.
HB0538 Del Shetty, et al. Department of Human Services - Federal
Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Administration.
HB0539 Del Ebersole. State Lottery – Ticket Purchase and Delivery
by Third–Party Entity – Authorization.
HB0540 Del Wolek.
Maryland Green Schools - Website, Outreach, and Designations (Green
Schools Stewardship Act).
HB0541 Del Guzzone, et al. Department of Commerce - Nonprofit
Organizations Navigator - Established.
HB0542 Del Crutchfield. Adult Protective Services - Investigations
and Disclosure of Information.
HB0543 Del Taveras. County Boards of Education - Substance Abuse
Treatment - Student Information Disclosure Policy.
HB0544 Del Moon.
Criminal Law - Third-Degree Assault.
HB0545 Del Moon, et al. Criminal Procedure - Automated Expungement.
HB0546 Del Feldmark. Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax -
Assessments - Appeals and Corrections.
HB0547 Del Grammer, et al. Hospitals - Price Transparency - Requirements
and Fund.
HB0548 Del Grammer, et al. Public Safety - Militia - Active Duty Combat
(Defend the Guard).
HB0549 Del Grammer. Nuisance and Breach of Lease Actions - Rodent
Harborage.
HB0550 Del Feldmark. Local Public Campaign Financing - Expansion
to Additional Offices.
HB0551 Del Feldmark. Primary and Secondary Education - Public
School Employees - Salaries.
HB0552 Del Taveras, et al. Higher Education - Drug Detection Products -
Distribution and Report.
HB0553 Del Taveras, et al. Maryland Medical Assistance Program -
Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring.
HB0554 Del Charkoudian. Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act of
2025.
HB0555 Del Taveras, et al. Early Childhood Education - Child Care
Scholarship Program - Eligibility.
HB0556 Del Simpson, et al. Drug Paraphernalia for Administration -
Decriminalization.
HB0557 Del Holmes. Residential Owners in Common Ownership
Communities - Bill of Rights.
HB0558 Del Holmes. Common Ownership Communities - Local
Commissions.
HB0559 Del T. Morgan. Food Establishments - Portable Chemical
Toilets.
HB0560 Del Holmes. Criminal Law – Fraud – Possession of
Residential Real Property.
HB0561 St. Mary's County Delegation. St. Mary's County - Public Facilities Bond.
HB0562 Del R. Long, et al. Baltimore County - Republican Party Central
Committee - Elections.
HB0563 Dorchester County Delegation. Dorchester County - County Property Leases -
Notice Exemptions.
HB0564 Dorchester County Delegation. Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages -
Venue Beer, Wine, and Liquor License.
HB0565 Del Hutchinson. State Board of Pharmacy - Renewal Notices -
Electronic Means.
HB0566 Dorchester County Delegation. Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages
Licenses - Fees.
HB0567 Dorchester County Delegation. Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages -
Arts Beer and Wine License.
HB0568 Dorchester County Delegation. Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages -
Issuance of License Near a Place of Worship or School.
HB0569 Dorchester County Delegation. Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages -
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting License.
HB0570 Talbot County Delegation. Talbot County - Hotel Rental Tax - Time of
Penalty for Nonpayment.
HB0571 Del Kipke.
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Veterans'
Organization) License - Event Permit.
HB0572 Del Kipke.
Public Health - Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs.
HB0573 Del Kipke.
State Board of Dental Examiners - Expanded Function Dental Assistants -
Education and Reinstatement.
HB0574 St. Mary's County Delegation. St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages
Licenses - Multiple Licensing Plans.
HB0575 Chr ECM (Atty Gen Ofc). Maryland Protecting Opportunities and
Regional Trade (PORT) Act – Reports of Attorney General – Frequency.
HB0576 The Spkr (Atty Gen Ofc). Health Care Facilities - Nursing Homes and
Assisted Living Programs - Video Recordings.
HB0577 The Spkr (Office of the Comptroller). Business Regulation - Miscellaneous State
Business Licenses - Enforcement and Penalties.
HB0578 Del Phillips, et al. Procurement - Department of Transportation
and Maryland Transportation Authority Contracts - Board of Public Works
Authority.
HB0579 Del Embry, et al. Criminal Procedure – U Nonimmigrant Status
Petitions.
HB0580 Del Hutchinson, et al. Terminology and Obsolete References –
Maryland State Firefighters Association and Related Terms.
HB0581 Del Wims.
Real Property - Condominiums - Assessments.
HB0582 Del Vogel, et al. Labor and Employment - Exemptions From
Overtime Pay - Administrative, Executive, or Professional Capacity.
HB0583 Dels Vogel and Miller. Primary and Secondary Education - Virtual
Schools - Alterations.
HB0584 Del Forbes (Chr Jt Com on Pnsns). State Retirement and Pension System -
Transfers Between Systems - Workgroup.
HB0585 Del Palakovich Carr. Property Tax - Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
- Valuation of Property.
HB0586 Del D. Jones. Election Law - Election Judges - Compensation.
HB0587 Del Patterson, et al. Education - High School Diploma - Veterans of
Armed Conflicts.
HB0588 Del Grammer, et al. Juveniles - Reportable Offenses.
HB0589 Dels Grammer and Arikan. Artificial Intelligence - Causing Injury or
Death - Civil and Criminal Liability.
HB0590 Dels Vogel and Griffith. Income Tax - Subtraction Modification -
Public Safety Employee Retirement Income.
HB0591 Del Embry, et al. Statute of Limitations - Prosecution or
Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes.
HB0592 Del Phillips, et al. Prohibited Possession of Firearms - Assisted
Outpatient Treatment Respondents.
HB0593 Del Boafo, et al. Public Libraries - Automated External
Defibrillator Program (Raymono A. Russell Act).
HB0594 Del Embry, et al. Civil Actions - Motor Vehicle Accidents
Involving Vulnerable Individuals - Comparative Negligence.
HB0595 Del Fraser-Hidalgo. Public Service Commission - Renewable Energy
Generation - Targets (Maryland Energy Independence Act).
HB0596 Del Patterson, et al. Education - Dependent Children of Service
Members - Advance Enrollment Procedures.
HB0597 Del D. Jones. Public Libraries - State Library Resource
Center - Funding.
HB0598 Del D. Jones, et al. Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Credit -
Supermarkets.
HB0599 Del Pruski. State Personnel - BWI Airport Fire and Rescue
Department - Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Processes.
HB0600 Del Patterson, et al. Educational Equality for Service Members Act.
HB0601 Del Phillips, et al. Economic Development - Small Business
Guaranty Fund - Alterations.
HB0602 Dels Hutchinson and Adams. State Board of Nursing - Advanced Practice
Nursing Licensure and Specialty Certification - Reciprocity Discussions
(Maryland Border States Advanced Practice Nursing Act).
HB0603 The Spkr (Office of the Comptroller). Earned Income Tax Credit - Notice of
Eligibility - Alteration.
HB0604 The Spkr (Atty Gen Ofc). Vulnerable and Senior Adults - Theft of
Property by Caregiver, Family Member, or Household Member - Prohibition.
HB0605 The Spkr (State Treasurer). Board of Trustees of the Maryland Teachers
and State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans - Automatic Enrollment.
HB0606 Del Taylor, et al. Real Property - New Home Sales - Entry of
Final Sale Price in Multiple Listing Service.
HB0607 Del Taylor, et al. Maryland Higher Education Commission - PAREA
Grant Program - Established.
HB0608 Del Taylor, et al. Primary and Secondary Education - Student
Immunization - Temporary Admission Period.
HB0609 Del Taylor, et al. Legislative Scholarship Programs -
Eligibility and Use - Real Estate Appraisal Program.
HB0610 Del Taylor, et al. Criminal Procedure - Expungement - No Finding
and Case Terminated Without Finding.
HB0611 Del Wolek, et al. Institutions of Higher Education - Mandatory
Disclosures for New and Prospective Students (Informed Enrollment Act).
HB0612 Del Guyton, et al. Public Schools - Lifesaver Schools Program -
Establishment.
HB0613 Del Guyton, et al. Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity
of Victim of Sexual Assault.
HB0614 Chr W&M (Office of the Comptroller). Local Earned Income Tax Credit - Calculation
- County Income Tax Rate.
HB0615 Del Holmes. Condominiums and Homeowners Associations -
Clarification.
HB0616 Del Hutchinson, et al. Criminal Law - Destroying Funerary Objects
and Cemetery Elements - Statute of Limitations and Prohibition.
HB0617 Chr W&M (Dept). Comptroller - Recording and Monitoring
Telephone Calls - Clarification.
HB0618 Del Patterson. State Lottery - Internet Sales of
Subscription Plans - Authorization.
HB0619 Chr W&M (Dept). Sales and Use Tax - Sales Between Cannabis
Businesses and Cannabis Nurseries - Exemption.
HB0620 Del Atterbeary. Primary and Secondary Education - Reportable
Offense - Alteration.
HB0621 Del Moon.
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Adverse Actions and Removal From
Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) System.
HB0622 Del Tomlinson, et al. Juvenile Law - Custodial Interrogation
(Juvenile Justice Restoration Act of 2025).
HB0623 Del Embry.
Estates and Trusts - Estate Administration - Publication of Notice.
HB0624 Del Wells.
Election Law - Statewide Voter Registration Application - Prepaid
Postage.
HB0625 Del Phillips, et al. Real Property - Transfer-on-Death Deed -
Establishment.
HB0626 Del Taylor, et al. Real Estate Development and Highway
Rights-of-Way - Installation of Broadband Micro Conduits and Microducts.
HB0627 Del Ruth, et al. Education - Prohibited Behavior on School
Grounds and Property - Application.
HB0628 Del Healey, et al. Highways - Sidewalks and Bicycle Pathways -
Construction and Reconstruction.
HB0629 Del Bartlett, et al. Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of
Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act).
HB0630 Del Boafo, et al. County Boards of Education - Student Cellular
Phone Use Policy - Establishment (Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act).
HB0631 Del Guyton, et al. Eminent Domain - Agricultural and
Conservation Easements - Prohibited Taking.
HB0632 Del Schindler, et al. Labor and Employment - Workplace Fraud -
Application (Maryland Workplace Fraud Act of 2025).
HB0633 Del Atterbeary. Gaming - Slot Machines - Skills-Based
Amusement Devices.
HB0634 Dels Wims and Mireku-North. Income Tax - Income Tax Reconciliation
Program - Established (Maryland Fair Taxation for Justice-Involved Individuals
Act).
HB0635 Del Phillips, et al. Motor Vehicles - Secondary Enforcement and
Admissibility of Evidence.
HB0636 Del Wims.
Real Property - Condominiums - Responsibility for Property Insurance
Deductibles.
HB0637 Del Allen.
Transportation - Highway User Revenues Capital Grants - Calculation.
HB0638 Dels Grammer and Arikan. Juveniles - Sexual Offenses - Registration
and Reporting Requirements.
HB0639 Del Ruth, et al. Sports Venues - Reusable Beverage Containers
- Use During Sporting Events.
HB0640 Del Guyton, et al. Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity – Overhead Transmission Lines – Conservation Easements.
HB0641 Del Ruth.
State Property Tax - Transportation Funding (Transportation Funding Act
of 2025).
HB0642 Del Ruth, et al. Election Law - Registered Voter List and
Petitions (Ballot Petition Modernization Act).
HB0643 Del Guyton, et al. Higher Education - Janet L. Hoffman Loan
Assistance Repayment Program - Eligibility.
HB0644 Del Guyton, et al. Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems -
Residential Districts.
HB0645 Del Guyton. Transmission Line Siting - Comprehensive
Plan, Recommendation, and Reporting Requirements.
HB0646 Del Taylor, et al. Task Force on the Creation of a Division of
Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services - Extension of Report Deadline
and Task Force.
HB0647 Del Phillips, et al. Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing.
HB0648 Del Wells, et al. Economic Development - Business Resource
Initiative for Developmental Growth and Empowerment (BRIDGE) Program -
Establishment.
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Senate Bills
Senate Bills
SB0001 Sen Waldstreicher, et al. Legally Protected Health Care - Reproductive,
Fertility Preservation, and Contraceptive Treatment and Services (IVF and
Contraception Shield Act of 2025).
SB0002 Sen Kagan.
General Assembly – Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office.
SB0003 Sen Ellis.
Procurement - Public Work Contracts - Data Dashboard (Maryland Public
Works and Apprenticeship Transparency Act).
SB0004 Sen Hayes.
Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority -
Alterations.
SB0005 Sen Lam, et al. Maryland Health Benefit Exchange –
State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Pilot Program – Sunset
Repeal.
SB0006 Sen Salling. State Government - Veterans and Military
Families Ombudsman - Establishment.
SB0007 Sen Jackson. Department of Transportation – Human
Trafficking Awareness, Training, and Response (See Someone, Save Someone Act).
SB0008 Sens Kagan and Ready. Education - Maryland Civic Excellence Program
- Established.
SB0009 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Maryland Higher Education Commission -
Academic Program Approval - Revisions.
SB0010 Sen Ferguson, et al. Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard -
Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2025).
SB0011 Sen Watson. Organized Retail Theft Act of 2025.
SB0012 Sen West.
Estates and Trusts - Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts.
SB0013 Sen Muse.
Commission to Study African American Civil War Sailors in Maryland.
SB0014 Sen Salling. Vehicle Laws - Electric Bicycles -
Certificate of Title, Registration, and Insurance.
SB0015 Sen Watson. Child Support - Driver's License Suspension
for Arrearages and Court Orders.
SB0016 Sen Corderman. Natural Resources - Maryland Heritage Areas
Authority - Funding and Grants.
SB0017 Sen Simonaire. Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages
Licenses - Veterans' Organizations.
SB0018 Sen Muse.
Election Law - Early Voting - Number of Days.
SB0019 Sen West.
Estates and Trusts - Compensation of Guardians of Property and Trustees.
SB0020 Sen McCray. Locally Operated Transit Systems - Mandatory
Funding - Inflation Adjustment (Local Transit Sustainability Act).
SB0021 Sen Gile.
Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
SB0022 Sen West.
Task Force to Study Fiduciary Adjudication in Maryland.
SB0023 Sen Bailey. Natural Resources - State Boat Act -
Auctioneers.
SB0024 Sen Kagan.
Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions,
and Places of Worship.
SB0025 Sen Carozza, et al. Family Law – Child Custody Evaluators –
Qualifications.
SB0026 Sen Kramer. Labor and Employment - Occupational Safety
and Health - Revisions (Davis Martinez Public Employee Safety and Health Act).
SB0027 Sen Kagan.
Election Law - Campaign Finance - Exploratory Committees.
SB0028 Sen Waldstreicher. Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers -
Prices Listed on Dealer Websites.
SB0029 Sens Waldstreicher and Ready. Education - Phone-Free Schools Pilot Program
- Establishment.
SB0030 Sen Bailey. Income Tax - Subtraction Modification -
Public Safety Employee Retirement Income.
SB0031 Sen Ellis.
Commercial Law - Attachment of Wages - Exemptions (Exempt Income Protection
Act).
SB0032 Sen Gile.
Real Property - Holding Over - Expedited Hearing and Service of Summons
for Active Duty Service Members.
SB0033 Sen Lewis Young. Office of the Comptroller and Department of
Legislative Services - Maryland Business Taxes - Study.
SB0034 Sens Brooks and Hettleman. Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity - Overhead Transmission Lines - Conservation Easements.
SB0035 Sen Ellis.
Municipal Appointees and Employees - Financial Oversight - Required
Education and Experience.
SB0036 Sens Kagan and Augustine. Public Safety - 9-1-1 Trust Fund - 9-8-8
Suicide Prevention Hotline.
SB0037 Sen Hester. Electric Companies - Regional Transmission
Organizations - Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act).
SB0038 Sen West.
Intercepted Communications - Penalty.
SB0039 Sen Benson. Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or
Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act).
SB0040 Sen Muse.
Vehicle Laws - Towed, Removed, or Abandoned Vehicles - Electronic Notice
to Owner.
SB0041 Sen Rosapepe. Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings
Board - Membership - Alteration.
SB0042 Sen M. Washington. Environment - Interjurisdictional Watersheds
- Flood Management.
SB0043 Sen Augustine. Maryland Department of Health - Forensic
Review Board and Community Forensic Aftercare Program - Established.
SB0044 Sen Carozza, et al. Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of
Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry and Christian's Law).
SB0045 Sen Folden. Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers -
Alterations.
SB0046 Sen Watson. Criminal Law - Fraud - Possession of
Residential Real Property.
SB0047 Sen Gile.
State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners - Revisions.
SB0048 Sens Simonaire and Jackson. Department of General Services -
Identification Cards - Veteran Status Notation.
SB0049 Sen Gile.
Consumer Protection - Automatic Renewals.
SB0050 Sen Simonaire. Local Government - Annapolis and Anne Arundel
County Conference and Visitors Bureau Designation.
SB0051 Sen Ellis.
Accountants - Reciprocal Licenses - Qualifications.
SB0052 Sen Augustine. Health Occupations - State Board of
Chiropractic Examiners - Revisions.
SB0053 Sen Bailey. Natural Resources - Commercial Crab Harvest -
Start Time.
SB0054 Sen Folden. Motor Vehicles - Specially Designed Vintage
Reproduction Registration Plates.
SB0055 Sen A. Washington, et al. State Finance - Prohibited Appropriations -
Magnetic Levitation Transportation System.
SB0056 Sen Waldstreicher. State Correctional Facilities - Incarcerated
Individuals - Costs of Telephone Communications.
SB0057 Sen Simonaire. Funeral Establishments, Crematories, and
Reduction Facilities - Disposition of Unclaimed Remains - Veterans.
SB0058 Sen Benson. Labor and Employment - Parental School
Engagement Leave Act.
SB0059 Sen Rosapepe. Income Tax - Resident.
SB0060 Sen Augustine. Maryland Medical Assistance Program and
Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Calcium Score Testing.
SB0061 Sen West.
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Authorized Interception of
Oral Communications - Cellular Telephones and Security Cameras.
SB0062 Sens Lewis Young and Ready. Task Force on Education Funding and Student
Population Growth.
SB0063 Sen Muse.
Cooperative Housing Corporations, Condominiums, and Homeowners
Associations – Funding of Reserve Accounts and Preparation of Funding Plans.
SB0064 Sen Klausmeier. State Designations - State Natural History
Museum - Natural History Society of Maryland.
SB0065 Sen Carozza. State Retirement and Pension System -
Transfers of Service.
SB0066 Sen Ellis.
Election Law - Polling Place Procedures - Voting by Elderly Voters and
Voters With Disabilities (Accessible and Expedited Voting Act of Maryland).
SB0067 Sens Simonaire and Jackson. Health Occupations Boards - Notation of
Veteran Status and Eligibility for Benefits.
SB0068 Sen Brooks. Public Schools - Restorative Practices
Schools - Comprehensive Plan.
SB0069 Sen Salling. Maryland Department of Health - Access to Telephones
- Study.
SB0070 Sen Rosapepe. County Income Tax - Rate and Income Brackets
- Alterations.
SB0071 Sen Sydnor. Task Force on Common Ownership Communities.
SB0072 Sen Lam.
Health Occupations Boards - English Proficiency Requirements and
Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing.
SB0073 Sen Simonaire, et al. Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program -
Renaming.
SB0074 Sen Muse.
Judges – Mandatory Retirement Age.
SB0075 Sen Benson. Juvenile Law - Probation and Treatment
Services - Required Disposition (Parental Accountability Act).
SB0076 Sen Bailey. Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations -
Administrative Penalties.
SB0077 Sens Waldstreicher and Sydnor. State and Local Finance - Use of Funds -
Prohibition.
SB0078 Sen Salling. Juvenile Child Sex Offenders - Juvenile Sex
Offender Registry and Prohibition on In-Person School Attendance.
SB0079 Sen Carozza. Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Shows in
Worcester County – Permit for Out–of–State Dealers.
SB0080 Sen Kramer. Criminal Law - Animal Abuse or Neglect -
Penalties.
SB0081 Sen Kagan.
Criminal Law - Interference With a Public Safety Answering Point -
Penalties.
SB0082 Sen A. Washington. College Preparatory Programs and College
Admissions Applications - Fees - Prohibition.
SB0083 Sen Hettleman. Public Health - Overdose and Infectious
Disease Prevention Services Program.
SB0084 Sen Corderman. Department of Public Safety and Correctional
Services - Study on Location of Individuals Prior to and Following
Incarceration.
SB0085 Sens Simonaire and Jackson. Braille Flag Memorial Act of 2025.
SB0086 Sen Waldstreicher. Online Sports Wagering - Problem Gambling
Resources - Required Contact Information.
SB0087 Sen Bailey. Fisheries - Striped Bass or Rockfish -
Juvenile Survey.
SB0088 Sen Kagan.
Election Law - State Administrator of Elections - Municipal Elections.
SB0089 Sens Simonaire and Jackson. Department of the Environment - Notation of
Veteran Status and Eligibility for Benefits.
SB0090 Sen Muse.
Criminal Procedure - Incompetency to Stand Trial Dismissal.
SB0091 Sen Feldman. Economic Development - Income Tax Benefit
Transfer Program - Establishment.
SB0092 Sen Corderman. Peace Orders - Intentional Visual
Surveillance.
SB0093 Sen Kramer. Election Law - Absentee Ballot Application -
Sending to Eligible Voters Before Primary Elections.
SB0094 Sen Ellis.
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Self-Measured Blood Pressure
Monitoring.
SB0095 Sen Folden. State and Local Parks - Playgrounds - Safety Standards
(Our Kids Play Safe Playground Safety Act of 2025).
SB0096 Sen Brooks. Environment - Water Bottle Filling Stations -
Requirement.
SB0097 Sen McCray. Education - Youth Enhancement Program -
Establishment.
SB0098 Sen Lewis Young. Baltimore County, Frederick County, Howard
County, and Washington County Boards of Education – Student Members –
Alterations.
SB0099 Sen Salling. Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for
Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act).
SB0100 Sen Bailey. Natural Resources - Pursuing Wounded Deer
After Legal Hunting Hours - Authorization.
SB0101 Sens Carozza and Mautz. Wicomico County - Vehicle Laws - Prohibition
on Roadway Solicitations.
SB0102 Sen Gile.
Insurance Pooling - Public Entity - Definition.
SB0103 Sen Simonaire. Boating Accidents - Reporting Requirement -
Property Damage.
SB0104 Sen Folden. Income Tax - Credit for Individuals Residing
With and Caring for Elderly Parents.
SB0105 Sen Kagan.
Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and
Fund.
SB0106 Sen Muse.
Child Support - Suspension of Driver's Licenses.
SB0107 Sen Sydnor. Evidence - Interception of Oral
Communications - Fair Housing Testing.
SB0108 Sen A. Washington. Multifamily Dwellings - Smoking Policies.
SB0109 Sen Feldman. Maryland Public Ethics Law - School Boards -
Compliance Certification.
SB0110 Sen West.
Estates and Trusts - Priority of Claims on an Estate - Unpaid Child
Support.
SB0111 Sen Lam.
Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Step Therapy,
Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription to Treat Serious
Mental Illness.
SB0112 Sen Ready, et al. Criminal Law - Second Degree Assault - Sports
Official.
SB0113 Sen Kramer. State Board of Education - Membership -
School Principal.
SB0114 Sens Simonaire and Jackson. Maryland Department of Labor - Licenses -
Notation of Veteran Status and Eligibility for Benefits.
SB0115 Chr FIN (Dept). Office of the Chief Medical Examiner -
Disclosure of Autopsy Information and Maintenance of Investigative Database.
SB0116 Sen Lewis Young. Data Center Impact Analysis and Report.
SB0117 Sen Hester. Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Septic
System Upgrade Program.
SB0118 Sen Waldstreicher. Motor Vehicles – Speed Monitoring Systems –
Penalties.
SB0119 Sen Salling. Maryland Transportation Authority - Francis
Scott Key Memorial Bridge - Naming.
SB0120 Sen Muse.
Restrictions on Use - Solar Collector Systems - Alteration.
SB0121 Sen A. Washington. Vehicle Laws - Noise Abatement Monitoring
Systems Pilot Program - Inspection and Extension.
SB0122 Sen Folden. Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Law Enforcement
Officers.
SB0123 Sen Simonaire. Boating Accidents - Duty to Remain at the
Scene, Render Assistance, and Provide Information - Penalties.
SB0124 Sen Kramer. Employment Standards - Firefighters - Payment
of Wages and Payroll Information.
SB0125 Sen Gile.
Residential Real Property - Local Limits on Summoning Law Enforcement or
Emergency Services.
SB0126 Sen West.
Estates and Trusts - Resignation of Trustee - Notice.
SB0127 Sen Kagan.
State Government - Grants and Contracts - Reimbursement of Indirect
Costs.
SB0128 Sen Bailey. Hunter Safety Education - Issuance of
Identification Number.
SB0129 Sen Ellis.
Public Health - Maryland Commission on Health Equity - Advisory
Committee and Hospital Reporting.
SB0130 Sen Benson. County Boards of Education - Student Cellular
Device Use Policy - Established.
SB0131 Sen Simonaire. Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Credit -
Supermarkets.
SB0132 Sen Feldman. Short-Term Rentals and Home Amenity Rentals -
Taxation, Regulation, and Crimes.
SB0133 Sen Muse.
Vehicle Laws - Stopping, Standing, or Parking in a Bike Lane or Bicycle
Path - Prohibition.
SB0134 Sen Hester. Solid Waste Disposal Surcharge and Wasted
Food Reduction and Diversion Fund and Grant Programs - Established.
SB0135 Sen West.
Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege.
SB0136 Sen Folden. Education - Safe Schools Fund - Grant
Allocations.
SB0137 Sen Simonaire. Education - High School Diploma - Veterans of
Armed Conflicts.
SB0138 Sen Kagan.
Public Safety - Maryland 9-1-1 Board and Maryland Department of
Emergency Management - Regulatory Authority.
SB0139 Sen Ellis.
State Government - Legal and Employee Holiday - Maryland Emancipation
Day.
SB0140 Sen Jackson. Overdose Awareness Day.
SB0141 Sen West.
Criminal Procedure - Incarcerated Seniors - Motion to Reduce the
Duration of a Sentence.
SB0142 Sen Sydnor. Marriage - Confidential Communication.
SB0143 Sen Rosapepe. State Department of Assessments and Taxation
and Department of General Services - Property Appraisal Aids - Geographic
Images.
SB0144 Sen M. Washington. Corporations and Associations - Limited
Worker Cooperative Associations - Authorization (Maryland Limited Worker
Cooperative Association Act).
SB0145 Sen Folden. Public Information Act - Personnel Records of
Elected Officials and Joint Ethics Committee Records.
SB0146 Sen James.
Criminal Procedure - Admission of Out-of-Court Statements - Assault in
the Second Degree.
SB0147 Sen Simonaire. State Board of Stationary Engineers - Member
Appointments - Advice and Consent of the Senate.
SB0148 Sen Ellis.
State Board of Public Accountancy - Emeritus Status.
SB0149 Sen Hester. Responding to Emergency Needs From Extreme
Weather (RENEW) Act of 2025.
SB0150 Sen Watson. Real Property - Recordation and Land Records
- Requirements.
SB0151 Sen A. Washington. Higher Education - Disciplinary Records - Use
in Admissions and Disciplinary Proceedings.
SB0152 Sen West.
Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Conviction and Sentencing.
SB0153 Sen Simonaire. Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment
Committee and House Environment and Transportation Committee - Code References
- Revisions.
SB0154 Sens Hettleman and Guzzone. Access to Counsel in Evictions – Task Force
Termination and Special Fund.
SB0155 Sens Bailey and Klausmeier. Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care
Premiums (Long-Term Care Relief Act of 2025).
SB0156 Sen Lewis Young. Universal Newborn Nurse Home Visiting
Services – Program Establishment and Insurance Coverage.
SB0157 Sen Simonaire, et al. Maryland Disability Service Animal Program -
Established.
SB0158 Sen West.
Estates and Trusts - Maryland Trust Decanting Act - Notification and
Document Transmittal.
SB0159 Sen Ellis.
State Designations - State Fruit - American Persimmon.
SB0160 Sen Waldstreicher. Residential Property - Assignment of
Contracts of Sale - Disclosure Requirements and Rescission.
SB0161 Sen Benson. State Department of Education - Driver
Education and Career and Technical Education - Funding (Driver Education and
Career Education Act of 2025).
SB0162 Sen Simonaire. Agriculture - Departmental Authority Over
Identification, Inspection, and Sale of Cantaloupes - Repeal.
SB0163 Sen M. Washington. Health – General Article – References to
Mental Health.
SB0164 Sen Kagan.
Terminology and Obsolete References - Maryland State Firefighters
Association and Related Terms.
SB0165 Sens Lam and Hester. Korean American Day.
SB0166 Sen Kramer. State Personnel - Collective Bargaining -
Graduate Assistants and Postdoctoral Associates.
SB0167 Sen Hettleman. Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public
Participation.
SB0168 Sen Simonaire. Environmental Justice in Confined Aquatic
Disposal Act.
SB0169 Sen Klausmeier. State Designations - Symbol of Remembrance
for September 11 - Freedom Flag.
SB0170 Sen West.
Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation.
SB0171 Sen Lam.
General Assembly Vacancy - Political Party Central Committees -
Procedures.
SB0172 Sen Simonaire. Maryland Veterans Trust - Board of Trustees -
Membership.
SB0173 Sens Klausmeier and Gile. Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease
Presumptions - Hypertension.
SB0174 Sen Benson. Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact.
SB0175 Sens Lewis Young and Brooks. Public Safety - Corrugated Stainless Steel
Tubing for Fuel Gas Piping Systems - Requirements and Prohibitions.
SB0176 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Agriculture - Soil Conservation and Water
Quality Plan - Uses of Information.
SB0177 Sen Hester. Procurement - State Department of Education -
Control Authority - Local Food Purchasing.
SB0178 Sen Simonaire. Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Credit -
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, Incorporated.
SB0179 Sen Smith.
Motor Vehicle Registration - Fee Exemption - Unemployable Disabled
Veterans.
SB0180 Sens West and Carozza. Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration
and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer.
SB0181 Sen Hettleman. Correctional Services - Geriatric and Medical
Parole.
SB0182 Sen Simonaire. Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program -
Eligibility - Family Members of Veterans.
SB0183 Chr B&T (Dept). State Department of Assessments and Taxation
- Notification of Constant Yield Tax Rate - Repeal.
SB0184 Chr JPR (Dept). Charitable Organizations - Late Fees and Registration
- Suspension and Cancellation Requirements.
SB0185 Chr JPR (Dept). Maryland Public Ethics Law - State Officials
of and Candidates to be State Officials of the Judicial Branch - Conflicts of
Interest and Financial Disclosure Statements.
SB0186 Sen Bailey. Commercial Blue and Flathead Catfish Finfish
Trotline License - Prohibited Regulations.
SB0187 Chr JPR (Dept). Drunk Driving - Commercial Driver's Licenses
- Disqualification From Driving.
SB0188 Chr B&T (Dept). Community Health and Safety Works Grant
Program and Fund - Alterations.
SB0189 Sens Brooks and Hettleman. Eminent Domain – Agricultural and
Conservation Easements – Prohibited Taking.
SB0190 Chr B&T (Dept). Land Use - Transit-Oriented Development -
Alterations.
SB0191 Chr JPR (Dept). Family Law - Children in Need of Assistance -
Unlicensed Settings.
SB0192 Chr B&T (Dept). Property Tax - Tax Sales - Revisions.
SB0193 Sen Muse.
State Highway Administration - Memorials - Maryland Route 210 in Prince
George's County.
SB0194 Chr B&T (Dept). State Finance and Procurement - State Leasing
of Real Property.
SB0195 Chr JPR (Dept). Family Law - Child Support.
SB0196 Chr B&T (Dept). Procurement - Electronic Transactions -
Clarification of Fees Due.
SB0197 Chr JPR (Dept). Maryland Correctional Training Commission -
Membership.
SB0198 Chr B&T (Dept). Transportation - Consolidated Transportation
Program - Prioritization (Transportation Investment Priorities Act of 2025).
SB0199 Chr JPR (Dept). Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Exam and
Treatment Reimbursement.
SB0200 Chr B&T (Dept). Board of Trustees of the Maryland Teachers
and State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans - Renaming.
SB0201 Chr JPR (Dept). Criminal Justice and Public Safety Reporting
Requirements - Alterations.
SB0202 Chr JPR (Dept). Public Safety - Statewide DNA Database
System, DNA Collection, and Penalties - Alterations.
SB0203 Chr JPR (Dept). Vehicle Laws - Exceptional Hauling Permits
for Farm Products.
SB0204 Chr B&T (Dept). Property Tax - Deadline to Set County and
Municipal Corporation Tax Rates - Alteration.
SB0205 Chr JPR (Dept). Human Services - Adult Protective Services.
SB0206 Chr JPR (Dept). Public Safety - Rape Kit Collection, Testing,
and Tracking Grant Fund - Alterations.
SB0207 Chr JPR (Dept). Drunk and Drug-Impaired Driving and Failure
to Remain at the Scene - Revocation of Driver's License.
SB0208 Chr FIN (Dept). Human Services - Maryland Assistive
Technology Program - Establishment.
SB0209 Chr FIN (Dept). State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers,
Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors - Sunset Extension and
Report.
SB0210 Chr FIN (Dept). Maryland Transportation Authority - Tolls,
Fees, and Other Charges - Temporary Adjustments.
SB0211 Chr FIN (Dept). Health Insurance - Federal Conformity -
Definitions of Health Benefit Plan.
SB0212 Chr FIN (Dept). Department of Aging - Aging Services -
Program Repeal and Consolidation.
SB0213 Chr FIN (Dept). Health - Maternal and Child Health Population
Health Improvement Fund - Use.
SB0214 Chr FIN (Dept). Cannabis - Sale and Distribution -
Tetrahydrocannabinol Offenses.
SB0215 Chr FIN (Maryland Cannabis Administration. Cannabis - On-Site Consumption Establishments
and Cannabis Events.
SB0216 Chr FIN (Dept). Health Occupations - Nursing - Loan
Repayment, Education, and Sunset Extension (Building Opportunities for Nurses
Act of 2025).
SB0217 Chr FIN (Dept). Health Occupations Boards - Membership
Alteration and Sunset Extensions.
SB0218 Chr FIN (Dept). Business Occupational and Professional
Licenses - Suspension and Revocation for Workplace Fraud.
SB0219 Chr FIN (Dept). Uninsured Employers' Fund - Additional
Assessment on Awards and Settlements - Amount.
SB0220 Chr FIN (Dept). Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission -
Enforcement Activities - Memorandum of Understanding.
SB0221 Chr FIN (Maryland Cannabis Administration. Cannabis - Wholesaler License - Establishment.
SB0222 Chr FIN (Dept). Public Health – Cannabis Public Health
Advisory Council – Membership.
SB0223 Chr FIN (Dept). Department of Aging - Social Connections
Program - Establishment.
SB0224 Chr FIN (Dept). Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and
Outreach Programs - Appeals and Membership of Standing Advisory Committee.
SB0225 Chr FIN (Dept). Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program –
Application Year and Participation of Self–Employed Individuals.
SB0226 Chr FIN (Dept). Maryland Farms and Families Fund - Purpose
and Use - Alterations.
SB0227 Chr FIN (Dept). Workers' Compensation - Payment From
Uninsured Employers' Fund - Revisions.
SB0228 Chr FIN (Dept). Limited Line Credit Insurance - Qualification
of Applicants.
SB0229 Chr FIN (Dept). Health Services Cost Review Commission - User
Fee Assessment - Repeal of Sunset.
SB0230 Chr FIN (Dept). Human Services - Local Departments of Social
Services - Audits.
SB0231 Chr FIN (Dept). State Government - Public Employee Relations
Act - Alterations.
SB0232 Chr FIN (Dept). Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards -
Restoration and Receipt of Benefits and Use at Automated Teller Machines.
SB0233 Chr FIN (Dept). Prescription Drug Monitoring Program -
Dispensers - Veterinarians.
SB0234 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Housing and Community Development - Homeless
Shelter Certification Program - Establishment.
SB0235 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Housing and Community Development - Project
Restore Program - Establishment.
SB0236 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Maryland Department of Planning -
Modernization.
SB0237 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. State Government - Veterans - Burial at State
Veterans' Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act).
SB0238 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Department of Housing and Community
Development - Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program - Local Rehabilitation
Program Administration.
SB0239 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. State Finance and Procurement - Local
Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response Plan and Assessment - Repeal.
SB0240 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Department of Agriculture – Maryland
Agricultural Commission and Young Farmers.
SB0241 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Cyber Maryland Program - Revisions.
SB0242 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Department of Information Technology -
Maryland Digital Service - Establishment.
SB0243 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. State Government - Research Duties and
Advisory Committee on Black Males - Repeal.
SB0244 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. State Government - Information Technology -
Cybersecurity Revisions.
SB0245 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Municipalities - Annexation Resolutions -
Submission to Department of Planning.
SB0246 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Maryland Veterans Trust - Assistance to
Members of the Maryland National Guard.
SB0247 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Housing and Community Development -
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Issuance of Loans and Achievement of
Targets.
SB0248 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Department of Service and Civic Innovation -
Maryland Corps Program Service Year Option Pathways - Revisions.
SB0249 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Pesticide and Pest Control - Revisions to
Pesticide Applicator's Law and Repeal of Obsolete Provisions.
SB0250 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Department of the Environment - Fees,
Penalties, Funding, and Regulation.
SB0251 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Maryland Public Ethics Law - Training and
Financial Disclosure Requirements - Revisions.
SB0252 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Child Care Centers - Certificated Staff Ratio
Requirement - Repeal.
SB0253 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility
Permit - Research Facilities - Chemical Warfare Material Requirements.
SB0254 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. State Government - Department of Veterans and
Military Families - Board and Commission - Membership and Oversight.
SB0255 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Military Department – Chief of Staff and
Aides – Appointment Authority.
SB0256 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Environment - Building Energy Performance
Standards - Compliance and Reporting.
SB0257 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Election Law - Notice to Permanent Absentee
Voters.
SB0258 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Natural Resources - Fishing Licenses and
Stamps - Alterations.
SB0259 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Election Law - Local Boards of Elections -
Election Plan Requirements.
SB0260 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. State Government - Forms - Reporting
Requirement - Repeal.
SB0261 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. State Board of Public Accountancy - Sunset
Extension and Report.
SB0262 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Election Law - Special Elections.
SB0263 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and
Refrigeration Contractors - License Restoration.
SB0264 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Plant Disease Control - Nurseries -
Inspection, Certification, and Licensing Fees.
SB0265 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Environment - Reservoir Augmentation Permit -
Establishment.
SB0266 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Local Comprehensive Planning and State
Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy - Planning Principles.
SB0267 Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen. Election Law - Petitions for the Formation of
a New Political Party - Process.
SB0268 Sen Brooks. Higher Education - Undocumented Students -
Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility.
SB0269 Sen Jackson. Maryland Community College Promise
Scholarship Program - Revisions.
SB0270 Sen Jackson (State Treasurer). Board of Trustees of the Maryland Teachers
and State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans - Automatic Enrollment.
SB0271 Sen Jackson. Maryland Tort Claims Act - Employees of an
Office of a Sheriff.
SB0272 Sen Jackson. Prince George's County - Natural Resources -
Sunday Deer Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones.
SB0273 Sen Jackson. Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Military
Protection Orders.
SB0274 Sen Love.
Criminal Procedure - Child Victims - Testimony in Child Abuse Cases.
SB0275 Sen Simonaire, et al. Modernization of Military Laws Act.
SB0276 Sen Simonaire, et al. Educational Equality for Service Members Act.
SB0277 Sen Simonaire, et al. Health Equality for Service Members Act.
SB0278 Sen Simonaire, et al. Tax Relief and Pensions Equality for Service
Members Act.
SB0279 Sen Simonaire, et al. Employment and Insurance Equality for Service
Members Act.
SB0280 Sen Simonaire, et al. Judicial and Public Safety for Service
Members Act.
SB0281 Sen Simonaire, et al. Transportation Equality for Service Members
Act.
SB0282 Sen Simonaire, et al. Recreational Equality for Service Members Act.
SB0283 Sen McCray. Students With Financial Need - College
Preparatory Programs - Exam Fee Prohibition.
SB0284 Sen McCray. Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Hours
of Operation Violations - Civil Penalties.
SB0285 Chr FIN (Atty Gen Ofc). Attorney General - Collapse of Francis Scott
Key Bridge - Reporting.
SB0286 Sen West.
Domestic Partnership and Marriage - Required Information.
SB0287 Sen West.
Criminal Law - Interference With Access to or Egress From a Religious
Facility - Prohibition.
SB0288 Sen McCray. Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of
2025.
SB0289 Sen McCray. Baltimore City - Removal of Debt Ballot
Questions.
SB0290 Sen Love.
Natural Resources - Roadside Tree Removal Permit Notification Act.
SB0291 Sen Sydnor. Criminal Procedure - Petition to Reduce
Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act).
SB0292 Sen Sydnor. Motor Vehicles - Secondary Enforcement and
Admissibility of Evidence.
SB0293 Sen Feldman. County Boards of Education - Antibias
Training for Members - Requirement (County Board Member Antibias Training Act).
SB0294 Sen Feldman. Maryland Cybersecurity Council - Membership -
Alterations.
SB0295 Sen McCray. Income Tax - Income Tax Reconciliation
Program - Established (Maryland Fair Taxation for Justice-Involved Individuals
Act).
SB0296 Sen Augustine. Public Information Act – Public Access
Ombudsman – Delegation of Powers.
SB0297 Sen King.
Sign Language Interpreters - Licensing Requirement.
SB0298 Sen Waldstreicher. Criminal Procedure - Out of Court Statements
- Vulnerable Adult Victims and Witnesses.
SB0299 Sens Carozza and Feldman. Cannabis Agents - Registration - Security
Guards.
SB0300 Sen Salling, et al. Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun.
SB0301 Sen Salling. Natural Resources - Removal and Storage of
Abandoned or Sunken Vessels - Funding.
SB0302 Sen Lam.
Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer
Incentive Program - Alterations.
SB0303 Sen Lam.
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of
Application of Law.
SB0304 Sen McCray. Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 45th
Alcoholic Beverages District - Licenses.
SB0305 Sens Beidle and Hettleman. Financial Institutions and Activities -
Virtual Currency Kiosks - Registration and Regulation.
SB0306 Sen Beidle. Workers' Compensation - Prescription Drug and
Pharmaceutical Services - Reimbursements.
SB0307 Sen Simonaire. Anne Arundel County Board of Education -
Student Member Scholarship - Increase.
SB0308 Sen Simonaire. Election Law – Chief Election Judges – Party
Affiliation.
SB0309 Sen Simonaire. Department of Veterans and Military Families
- Online Registry.
SB0310 Sen Simonaire. Education - Youth Suicide Prevention School
Program - Revisions.
SB0311 Sen Simonaire. Government Officials' Family Protection Act
of 2025.
SB0312 Sen Simonaire. Natural Resources - State Parks - Maryland
Golden Age Pass.
SB0313 Sen M. Washington. Election Law - Postelection Tabulation Audits
- Risk-Limiting Audits.
SB0314 Sens Lam and Waldstreicher. Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and
Identification Cards - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act).
SB0315 Sens Brooks and Kagan. Maryland Environmental Service - Membership
of Board of Directors - Alterations.
SB0316 Sen Brooks. Abundant Affordable Clean Energy -
Procurement and Development (AACE Act).
SB0317 Sens Lewis Young and Love. Natural Resources - Food Forests and Foraging
Program - Establishment.
SB0318 Sens Lewis Young and Corderman. Higher Education - Janet L. Hoffman Loan
Assistance Repayment Program - Eligibility.
SB0319 The Pres (Admin). Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026).
SB0320 The Pres (Admin). Creation of a State Debt - Maryland
Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2025, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital
Bond Loans of 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021,
2022, 2023, and 2024.
SB0321 The Pres (Admin). Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of
2025.
SB0322 Sen Kagan.
Vehicle Laws - Obscured or Modified Registration Plates.
SB0323 Sen Kagan.
Election Law - Statewide Voter Registration Application - Prepaid
Postage.
SB0324 Sen McCray. Admissions and Amusement Tax - Food and
Beverages.
SB0325 Sen Carozza, et al. Income Tax - Credit for Employers of Eligible
Apprentices - Alterations.
SB0326 Sens Waldstreicher and McCray. Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies -
Peer Support Programs.
SB0327 Sen Hettleman. Affordable Housing Payment In Lieu of Taxes
Expansion Act.
SB0328 Sen Augustine. Maryland Medical Assistance Program and
Health Insurance - Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits - Coverage and
Reimbursement.
SB0329 Sen Jackson. Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System -
Benefits.
SB0330 Sen Jackson. Property Tax Credit - Disabled or Fallen Law
Enforcement Officer or Rescue Worker - Alterations.
SB0331 Sen Jackson. State Police Retirement System - Mandatory
Retirement Age - Repeal.
SB0332 Sen Ready, et al. Task Force to Study the Premature Retirement
of Electricity Generation Facilities.
SB0333 Sen West.
Criminal Procedure - Victims and Witnesses - Out of Court Statement of
Child to Forensic Interviewer.
SB0334 Sens Waldstreicher and Smith. Criminal Law - Crimes of Malicious or
Fraudulent Burning - Prohibitions and Penalties.
SB0335 Sen Bailey. Natural Resources - Canada Geese - Bag Limits.
SB0336 Sen Ready, et al. Gun Theft Felony Act of 2025.
SB0337 Sen Kagan.
Elections - Local Boards of Elections and Boards of Canvassers - Open
Meeting Requirements (Local Boards of Elections Transparency Act).
SB0338 Sen West, et al. Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring Systems -
Interstate 695 and Interstate 83.
SB0339 Sen Watson. Maryland Transportation Authority - Video
Toll Facilities - Study on Image Capture of License Plates.
SB0340 Sen Watson. Internet Gaming - Authorization and
Implementation.
SB0341 Sen McCray. Baltimore City - Raffles - Organizations
Affiliated With a Professional Major League Baseball Team.
SB0342 Sen Sydnor. Voting Rights Act of 2025 - Counties and
Municipalities.
SB0343 Sen Sydnor. State's Attorneys - Reconstitution of Task
Force and Establishment of Case Management System Grant Fund.
SB0344 Sens Brooks and Watson. Property Tax Credit - Retail Service Station
Conversions.
SB0345 Sen Brooks. Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions.
SB0346 Sen Brooks, et al. Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund
and Litter Reduction Program.
SB0347 Sen Love.
Adult Protective Services - Investigations and Disclosure of Information.
SB0348 Sen Love.
Criminal Law - Visual Surveillance With Prurient Intent - Private Place.
SB0349 Sen Love.
Medical Debt - Complaints for Money Judgment and Real Property Liens.
SB0350 Sen Lam.
Primary and Secondary Education - Educator Professional Development -
Course on Student Well-Being and Flourishing.
SB0351 Sen Jackson. Department of State Police - Residency
Requirements.
SB0352 Sen Salling, et al. Baltimore County - Republican Party Central
Committee - Elections.
SB0353 Sens Salling and Watson. Food Deserts Workgroup - Establishment.
SB0354 Sen Salling. Maryland Inventory of Cemeteries and Burial
Sites Workgroup - Establishment.
SB0355 Sen Hershey. Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program -
Delay of Implementation.
SB0356 Sen Smith.
Public Health - Repeal of Prohibition on Transfer of Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (Carlton R. Smith Act).
SB0357 Sens Gile and Feldman. Prescription Drug Affordability Board -
Authority for Upper Payment Limits (Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for All
Marylanders Now Act).
SB0358 Sen King.
Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library - Funding and Budget Submission.
SB0359 Sen King.
Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Funding - Alterations.
SB0360 Sens Hester and Smith. Revenge Porn - Civil Action and Criminal
Offense.
SB0361 Sen Hester. Election Law - Influence on a Voter's Voting
Decision By Use of Fraud - Prohibition.
SB0362 Sens Hester and Hettleman. Forged Digital Likenesses - Distribution -
Prohibition.
SB0363 Sen Bailey. Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based
Industry Development Corporation - Oyster Shucking House Loan Program.
SB0364 Sen Bailey. Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or
Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law).
SB0365 Sen Kagan, et al. Department of Commerce – Nonprofit
Organizations Navigator – Established.
SB0366 Sen Ellis.
Campaign Finance - Civil Penalties - Process.
SB0367 Sen Ellis.
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Supportive Housing and Health
Services.
SB0368 Sen Watson. County Boards of Education - Student Cellular
Phone Use Policy - Establishment (Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act).
SB0369 Sen Watson. Public Libraries - Automated External
Defibrillator Program (Raymono A. Russell Act).
SB0370 Sen McCray (BCA). Drug Paraphernalia for Administration -
Decriminalization.
SB0371 Sen Beidle. State Board of Pharmacy - Renewal Notices -
Electronic Means.
SB0372 Sen Beidle, et al. Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025.
SB0373 Sen Beidle. State Personnel - BWI Airport Fire and Rescue
Department - Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Processes.
SB0374 Sen Beidle, et al. Health Insurance – Cancer Screening for
Professional Firefighters – Required Coverage (James “Jimmy” Malone Act).
SB0375 Sen Kramer. Agriculture - Roosters - Restrictions.
SB0376 Sen Kramer. Health Facilities - Delegation of Inspection
Authority - Nursing Homes.
SB0377 Sen A. Washington. Economic Development - Business Resource
Initiative for Developmental Growth and Empowerment (BRIDGE) Program -
Establishment.
SB0378 Sen A. Washington. State Library Agency - Family Literacy Pilot
Program - Establishment.
SB0379 Sen M. Washington, et al. State Board of Social Work Examiners -
Membership and Examination Requirements.
SB0380 Sen Love.
Maryland Horse Industry Board - Breeding Stables and Horse
Establishments - Definitions.
SB0381 Sen Love.
Motor Vehicles - Automated Enforcement Programs - Privacy Protections.
SB0382 Sen Kagan, et al. Consumer Protection - Right to Repair -
Powered Wheelchairs.
SB0383 Sen Kagan.
Elections - Ranked-Choice Voting in Contests for Presidential Nomination
and Certification of Election-Supporting Technology.
SB0384 Sen Augustine. Metro Funding Modification Act of 2025.
SB0385 Sens Love and Gile. Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable
Individual - Penalties.
SB0386 Sen Folden. Primary and Secondary Education - Definition
and Notification of Reportable Offense - Alterations.
SB0387 Sen Folden. Correctional Services - Transfers to Federal
Authorities - Undocumented Immigrants (Protecting Marylanders From Violent
Offenders Act of 2025).
SB0388 Sen Folden. State Retirement and Pension System –
Forfeiture of Benefits.
SB0389 Sen Folden. Minors Convicted as Adults - Sentencing -
Transfer to Juvenile Court.
SB0390 Sen Smith.
Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statements and Certificates
of Violations.
SB0391 Sen Smith.
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Review of Report and
Recommendations.
SB0392 Sen Waldstreicher. Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles -
Authorizations and Requirements.
SB0393 Sen Lam.
Health Insurance - Prescription Drug Formularies and Coverage for
Generic Drugs and Biosimilars.
SB0394 Sen Bailey. Criminal Law - Concealment of Death and
Disturbing and Dismembering Human Remains.
SB0395 Sens Hettleman and Gile. Transportation - Major Highway Capacity
Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment
Act of 2025).
SB0396 Sen McKay.
Public Safety Officer - Performance of Duties - Death and Disability
Benefits.
SB0397 Sen McKay.
Motorcycles - Protective Headgear Requirement - Exception (In
Remembrance of Gary "Pappy" Boward).
SB0398 Sen McKay.
Criminal Procedure - Automated Expungement.
SB0399 Sen McKay.
Natural Resources - Wildland Areas - Overhead Transmission Lines.
SB0400 Sen Gile.
Residential Child Care Programs - Transportation Companies - Regulation
(Preventing Abduction in Youth Transport Act of 2025).
SB0401 Sen McCray. Transportation - Maryland Area Rail Commuter
Rail Authority - Establishment (MARC Rail Authority Act of 2025).
SB0402 Sen McCray (BCA). Baltimore City - Speed Monitoring Systems -
Maximum Penalty Increase.
SB0403 Sen McCray. State Procurement - Construction and Services
- Contract Modification.
SB0404 Sen Sydnor. Juvenile Law - Police Record Concerning a
Child - Confidentiality Exception.
SB0405 Sen Salling. Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles -
Human Safety Operators and Reporting Requirements.
SB0406 Sen Beidle, et al. Maryland Medical Assistance Program and
Health Insurance - Coverage for Orthoses (So Every Body Can Move Act).
SB0407 Sen Beidle, et al. State Board of Nursing - Advanced Practice
Nursing Licensure and Specialty Certification - Reciprocity Discussions
(Maryland Border States Advanced Practice Nursing Act).
SB0408 Sen King.
State Department of Education - Soccer Opportunities Program -
Establishment.
SB0409 Sen King.
Economic Development - County or Municipal Corporation Economic
Development Authority - Powers and Use of Proceeds.
SB0410 Sen Waldstreicher. Criminal Law - Mail and Package Theft.
SB0411 Sen Waldstreicher. Health Insurance - Postpartum Depression
Screening - Required Coverage and Authorized Cost Sharing.
SB0412 Sen Waldstreicher. Income Tax - Subtraction Modification -
Maryland 529 Plan Contributions.
SB0413 Sen Waldstreicher. Consumer Protection - Consumer Contracts -
Limitations Periods.
SB0414 Sen Waldstreicher. Income Tax Credit - Parent of Stillborn Child.
SB0415 Carroll County Senators. Carroll County - Office of Permits and
Inspections - Denial of Commercial Permit or License for Unpaid Personal
Property Taxes.
SB0416 Carroll County Senators. Carroll County - Public Facilities Bond.
SB0417 Carroll County Senators. Carroll County - Natural Resources - Sunday
Hunting.
SB0418 Carroll County Senators. Carroll County - Prospective Employees and
Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check.
SB0419 Sen Jackson. Income Tax - Subtraction Modification -
Public Safety Volunteers.
SB0420 Sen McKay.
State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund - Alteration and Extension.
SB0421 Sen McKay.
Criminal Law - Destroying Funerary Objects and Cemetery Elements -
Statute of Limitations and Prohibition.
SB0422 Chr JPR.
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction.
SB0423 Sen Beidle. Maryland Medical Practice Act and Maryland
Physician Assistants Act - Revisions.
SB0424 Sen Jackson. Urban State Highways - Speed Limits - Exceptions.
SB0425 Sen Jackson. Environment - Coal Combustion By-Products -
Fees, Coordinating Committee, and Regulations.
SB0426 The Pres (Admin), et al. Procurement Reform Act of 2025.
SB0427 The Pres (Admin), et al. Economic Development - Delivering Economic
Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act.
SB0428 The Pres (Admin), et al. Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act.
SB0429 The Pres (Admin), et al. Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act.
SB0430 The Pres (Admin), et al. Land Use - Regional Housing Infrastructure
Gap (Housing for Jobs Act).
SB0431 The Pres (Admin), et al. Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a
Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act.
SB0432 The Pres (Admin), et al. Criminal Records – Expungement and Maryland
Judiciary Case Search (Expungement Reform Act of 2025).
SB0433 The Pres (Admin), et al. Office of Disability Employment Advancement
and Policy and Maryland as a Model Employer Initiative - Established.
SB0434 The Pres (Admin), et al. Empowering New Energy Resources and Green
Initiatives Toward a Zero-Emission (ENERGIZE) Maryland Act.
SB0435 Sens Waldstreicher and Jackson. Institutions of Higher Education and
Elementary and Secondary Schools - Title VI Coordinators (Remove Discrimination
in Education Act).
SB0436 Sen Waldstreicher. Maryland Department of Labor - Study on
Building Code Requirements for Single-Staircase Buildings.
SB0437 Sen Lam.
Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating
Providers - Reimbursement Rate.
SB0438 Sen Lam.
Pharmacy Benefits Administration - Maryland Medical Assistance Program
and Pharmacy Benefits Managers.
SB0439 Sen Lam (Joint Audit and Evaluation Commi. Higher Education - High Impact Economic
Development Activities - Alterations.
SB0440 Sen Lam.
Anne Arundel County - Office of the Inspector General - Establishment.
SB0441 Sen Sydnor. Real Property - New Home Sales - Entry of
Final Sale Price in Multiple Listing Service.
SB0442 Sen Sydnor. Real Property - Landlord and Tenant -
Procedures for Failure to Pay Rent, Breach of Lease, and Tenant Holding Over
(Tenant Possessions Recovery Act).
SB0443 Sen Smith.
Trafficking Regulated Firearms - Felony Classification.
SB0444 Sen Smith.
Public Safety - Gun Buyback Programs - Destruction of Firearms.
SB0445 Sen McCray. Department of Human Services - Federal
Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Administration.
SB0446 Sen Beidle. Condominiums - Property Insurance Deductibles
- Unit Owner Responsibility.
SB0447 Sen Lam.
Hospitals - Emergency Medical Conditions - Procedures.
SB0448 Sen Lam.
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Self-Directed Mental Health
Services - Pilot Program.
SB0449 Sen Folden. Frederick and Washington Counties - Bow
Hunting - Openly Carrying Handguns.
SB0450 Frederick County Senators. Frederick County - Gaming - Acceptance of
Credit as Payment.
SB0451 Sen King.
Adult Education - High School Diploma by Examination - Requirements and
Study.
SB0452 Sen King.
Child Care Affordability Commission - Establishment.
SB0453 Sen King.
State Contracts - Prohibited Provisions.
SB0454 Sen McKay, et al. Department of Juvenile Services - Employees -
Prohibited Convictions.
SB0455 Sen McKay.
Security Guard Agencies - Special Police Officers - Application for
Appointment.
SB0456 Sen McKay.
Dental Services - Qualification for Maryland Dent-Care Program and Study
on Use of Dental Online Credentialing.
SB0457 Sen Jackson (Chr Jt Com on Pnsns). State Retirement and Pension System -
Transfers Between Systems - Workgroup.
SB0458 Sen Gile.
Health Occupations - Structural Racism Training.
SB0459 Sen Gile.
Education and Health - Emergency Use Epinephrine - Alterations.
SB0460 Sen Gile.
Sales and Use Tax - Cut Flowers - Exemption.
SB0461 Sen M. Washington. Environment - Maryland Water Quality
Revolving Loan Fund - Renaming and Alterations.
SB0462 Sen M. Washington. State Board of Education - Membership - Early
Childhood Development Professional.
SB0463 Sen King.
Real Property - Condominiums - Responsibility for Property Insurance
Deductibles.
SB0464 Sen King.
Real Property - Condominiums - Assessments.
SB0465 The Pres (Atty Gen Ofc). Health Care Facilities - Nursing Homes and
Assisted Living Programs - Video Recordings.
SB0466 The Pres (Atty Gen Ofc). Vulnerable and Senior Adults - Theft of
Property by Caregiver, Family Member, or Household Member - Prohibition.
SB0467 Sen Benson. Maryland Forestry Education Fund – Mandatory
Funding – Extension.
SB0468 Sen Benson. Public Middle, High, and Charter Schools -
Start Time for Instruction.
SB0469 Sen Benson. State Government - Maryland Reparations
Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act).
SB0470 Sens Rosapepe and Corderman. Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and
Voluntary Exclusion Requirements.
SB0471 Sen Rosapepe. Vehicle Laws - Motor Vehicle Administration -
3-Hour Roadway Safety Driving Education Program.
SB0472 Sen Rosapepe. Property Tax - Improvements to Property
Adjacent to Rail Stations - Subclass, Special Rate, and Penalty.
SB0473 Sens West and Hester. Agriculture - Maryland Food and Agricultural
Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program - Expansion.
SB0474 Sen Beidle. Health Insurance - Adverse Decisions -
Reporting and Examinations.
SB0475 Sen Beidle. Health Insurance - Utilization Review -
Exemption for Participation in Value-Based Care Arrangements.
SB0476 Sen Beidle. Health Insurance - Genetic Testing and Cancer
Imaging - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost-Sharing.
SB0477 Cecil County Senators. Port of Deposit State Historical Park - Size
and Scope.
SB0478 Sen Gallion, et al. Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating
Stations - Local Approval.
SB0479 Sen Gallion, et al. Building Energy Performance Standards -
Public Safety, Emergency, and Public Utility Buildings - Exclusion.
SB0480 Sens Gallion and Hester. Department of General Services - Clean Energy
Procurement Program - Establishment.
SB0481 Sens Gallion and Hester. On-Farm Home Processing License - Revenue
Limit - Prohibition.
SB0482 Sen Gallion, et al. Public Middle and High Schools - Student
Discipline (Right to Teach Act of 2025).
SB0483 Sen Gallion, et al. Public Utilities - Alternatives to
Construction of New Transmission Lines.
SB0484 Sen Muse.
Unhoused Individuals - Rights, Civil Action, and Affirmative Defense.
SB0485 Sen Muse.
Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210.
SB0486 Sen Lam.
School Health and Wellness Personnel Assessment and Maryland Council on
Advancement of School-Based Health Centers.
SB0487 Sens Jennings and Hester. Procurement - Major Information Technology
Development Projects.
SB0488 Sen Jennings. Manufacturing Business Personal Property Tax
- Exemption.
SB0489 Sen Jennings. Criminal Law - Fraud - Possession of
Residential Real Property.
SB0490 Sen Kagan, et al. State Boards, Committees, Commissions, Task
Forces, and Workgroups - Elimination of Citizenship Requirements and
Establishment of Diversity Requirements.
SB0491 Sen Gile, et al. General Provisions - Veterans Benefits -
Honorable Discharge.
SB0492 Sen McKay.
Maryland Commission to Study the Dental Hygienist Shortage -
Establishment.
SB0493 Sen Jackson. Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Funding.
[25-03-20]
Final Action on Regulations
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Title 05
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Subtitle 20 REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS
05.20.05 Business Facade
Improvement Program
Authority: Housing and Community Development Article, §§2-102(a)(7)
and 6-1103, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[24-194-F]
On January 28, 2025, the Secretary of Housing and Community
Development adopted amendments to Regulations .02—.04 under COMAR
05.20.05 Business Façade Improvement Program. This action, which was
proposed for adoption in 51:25 Md. R. 1145—1146 (December 13, 2024), has been
adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
JACOB DAY
Secretary of Housing and Community Development
Title 08
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Subtitle 02 FISHERIES SERVICE
Notice of Final Action
[24-123-F]
On January 28, 2025, the Secretary of Natural Resources adopted:
(1) New regulation .13 under COMAR 08.02.08
Shellfish—General; and
(2) Amendments to Regulations .01 and .03 under COMAR
08.02.12 Endangered and Threatened Fish Species.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:25 Md. R.
1146—1148 (December 13, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources
Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 24 MARYLAND HEALTH CARE
COMMISSION
10.24.01 Procedural
Regulations for Health Care Facilities and Services
Authority: Health–General Article, §§19-109(a)(1) and (8),
19-116(b), 19-118(d), 19-120, 19-120.1, 19-120.2 and 19-126, et seq., Annotated
Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[24-155-F]
On January 16, 2025, the Maryland Health Care Commission adopted
amendments to Regulations .01, .03, and .12, new
Regulation .21, and the recodification of Regulations .21 and .22
to be Regulations .22 and .23 under COMAR 10.24.01 Procedural
Regulations for Health Care Facilities and Services. This action, which was
proposed for adoption in 51:23 Md. R. 1042—1044 (November 15, 2024), has been
adopted with the nonsubstantive changes shown below.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
Attorney General’s Certification
In
accordance with State Government Article, §10-113, Annotated Code of Maryland,
the Attorney General certifies that the following changes do not differ
substantively from the proposed text. The nature of the changes and the basis
for this conclusion are as follows:
COMAR 10.24.01.21B(1)(a): This change clarifies that the section
does not apply to an acquisition exempt under the State Health Plan.
.21 Acquisitions of Nursing Homes.
A. (proposed text
unchanged)
B. Request for
Acquisition Approval.
(1) Applicability.
(a) This section does
not apply to an acquisition that:
(i) [[involves]] Involves
only changes of ownership interests among existing owners of a nursing home[[.]];
or
(ii) The
Commission has exempted from these requirements in accordance with COMAR
10.24.20.06A(3).
(b) (proposed text
unchanged)
C.—G. (proposed text
unchanged)
RANDOLPH S. SERGENT, ESQ.
Chair
Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 24 MARYLAND
HEALTH CARE COMMISSION
10.24.20 State Health Plan for
Facilities and Services: Comprehensive Care Facility (Nursing Home)
Services
Authority: Health-General Article, §§19-103, 19-109(a)(1), 19-114,
19-115, 19-118, 19-120, 19-120.2, 19-123, and 19-124,
Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[24-154-F-I]
On January 16, 2025, the Maryland Health Care Commission adopted
the repeal of existing Regulation .01 and new Regulation .01
under COMAR 10.24.20 State Health Plan for Facilities and Services:
Comprehensive Care Facility (Nursing Home) Services. This action, which was
proposed for adoption in 51:23 Md. R. 1044—1045 (November 15, 2024), has been
adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
RANDOLPH S. SERGENT, ESQ.
Chair, Maryland Health Care Commission
Title 11
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 15 MOTOR VEHICLE
ADMINISTRATION—VEHICLE REGISTRATION
11.15.22 Apportioned
Registration of Fleet Vehicles
Authority: Transportation Article, [[§12-406]] §§12-104
and 12-406, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[24-160-F]
On January 28, 2025, the Administrator of the Motor Vehicle
Administration adopted amendments to Regulation .14 under COMAR
11.15.22 Apportioned Registration of Fleet Vehicles. This action, which was
proposed for adoption in 51:25 Md. R. 1153—1154 (December 13, 2024), has been
adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
CHRISTINE NIZER
Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Administration
Title 14
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 35 MARYLAND HEALTH BENEFIT
EXCHANGE
Notice of Final Action
[24-140-F]
On January 21, 2025, the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange adopted
amendments to:
(1) Regulations .08, .11, .13, .18, and
.19 under COMAR 14.35.07 Eligibility Standards for Enrollment in a
Qualified Health Plan, Eligibility Standards for APTC and CSR, and Eligibility
Standards for Enrollment in a Catastrophic Qualified Health Plan in the
Individual Exchange; and
(2) Regulation .04 under COMAR 14.35.14 Termination,
Cancellation, and Rescission of Qualified Health Plan.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:22 Md. R.
983—984 (November 1, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
MICHELE EBERLE
Executive Director
Subtitle 35 MARYLAND
HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE
14.35.07 Eligibility Standards
for Enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan, Eligibility Standards for APTC and
CSR, and Eligibility Standards for Enrollment in a Catastrophic Qualified
Health Plan in the Individual Exchange
Authority: Insurance Article, §31-106(c)(1)(iv), Annotated Code of
Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[24-125-F]
On January 21, 2025, the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange adopted
amendments to Regulation .12 under COMAR 14.35.07 Eligibility
Standards for Enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan, Eligibility Standards for
APTC and CSR, and Eligibility Standards for Enrollment in a Catastrophic
Qualified Health Plan in the Individual Exchange. This action, which
was proposed for adoption in 51:20 Md. R. 906—907 (October 4, 2024), has been
adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
MICHELE EBERLE
Executive Director
Title 15
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle 03 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
15.03.07 Fees Charged to Test
Standards and Other Equipment Used by Technicians
Authority: Agriculture Article, §§11-204.1 and 11-207.1, Annotated
Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[24-110-F]
On January 17, 2025, the Maryland Department of Agriculture adopted
amendments to Regulations .02—.05, .08—.12, and .15 under COMAR
15.03.07 Fees Charged to Test Standards and Other Equipment Used by Technicians.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 51:24 Md. R. 1097—1098
(December 2, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
STEVEN A. CONNELLY
Deputy Secretary
Subtitle 03 WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES
15.03.09 Approval and Type
Evaluation Requirements
Authority: Agriculture Article, §§11-204.1 and 11-207.1, Annotated
Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[24-109-F]
On January 17, 2025, the Maryland Department of Agriculture adopted
amendments to Regulation .05 under COMAR 15.03.09 Approval and Type
Evaluation Requirements. This action, which was proposed for adoption in
51:24 Md. R. 1096—1097 (December 2, 2024), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
STEVEN A. CONNELLY
Deputy Secretary
Subtitle 03 WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES
15.03.11 Qualifications for
Registration of a Service Technician and Service Agency
Authority: Agriculture Article, §11-203(a)(3), Annotated Code of
Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[24-111-F]
On January 17, 2025, the Maryland Department of Agriculture adopted
amendments to Regulations .04—.07 under COMAR 15.03.11 Qualifications
for Registration of a Service Technician and Service Agency. This action,
which was proposed for adoption in 51:24 Md. R. 1098—1099 (December 2, 2024),
has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: February 17, 2025.
STEVEN A. CONNELLY
Deputy Secretary
Title 31
MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle 08 PROPERTY AND CASUALTY
INSURANCE
31.08.03 Notices of
Cancellation, Nonrenewal, Premium Increase, and Reduction in Coverage
Authority: Insurance Article, §§ 2-109, 27-601.2, 27-613 and
27-614, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[24-147-F]
On December 17, 2024, the Maryland Insurance Administration
adopted amendments to Regulations .04, .05, .07, and .08
under COMAR 31.08.03 Property and Casualty Insurance. This action, which
was proposed for adoption in 51:22 Md. R. 1022—1024 (November 1, 2024), has
been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: June 1, 2025.
MARIE GRANT
Acting Insurance Commissioner
Proposed Action on Regulations
Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle
09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Notice of Proposed
Action
[24-234-P]
The Secretary of Health
proposes to amend:
(1) Regulation .11
under COMAR 10.09.11 Maryland Children's Health Program;
(2) Regulations .02,
.07, and .12 under COMAR 10.09.24 Medical Assistance
Eligibility; and
(3) Regulations .10
and .13 under COMAR 10.09.43 Maryland Children's Health Program
(MCHP) Premium.
In addition, the Secretary
of Health is withdrawing the amendments to:
(1) Regulation .11
under COMAR 10.09.11 Maryland Children's Health Program;
(2) Regulations .02,
.07, and .12 under COMAR 10.09.24 Medical Assistance
Eligibility; and
(3) Regulations .10
and .13 under COMAR 10.09.43 Maryland Children's Health Program
(MCHP) Premium that were proposed in 51:2 Md. R. 79—81 (January 26, 2024).
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action
is to:
(1) Establish an Express
Lane Eligibility (ELE) program to streamline and expedite enrollment of
eligible individuals in the Maryland Medicaid Assistance Program and MCHP in
accordance with Ch. 282 (S.B. 26), Acts of 2023, Maryland Medical Assistance
Program, Maryland Children’s Health Program, and Social Services
Programs—Eligibility and Enrollment and Workgroup on Low-Income Utility
Assistance;
(2) Provide continuous
eligibility for individuals under the age of 19 and enrolled in Medicaid or
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in accordance with the federal
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA); and
(3) Update the regulations
to no longer disenroll children during their continuous eligibility period due
to nonpayment of premiums under the MCHP Premium program, a continuation of the
practice under the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Estimate of Economic Impact
I. Summary of Economic Impact. The total fiscal impact is
$7,477,622 in Fiscal Year 2025.
II. Types of Economic Impact.
|
Impacted Entity
|
Revenue
(R+/R-)
Expenditure
(E+/E-)
|
Magnitude
|
|
A. On issuing agency:
|
|
|
|
Maryland Department of Health
|
(E+)
|
$7,477,622
|
|
B. On other State agencies:
|
NONE
|
|
|
C. On local governments:
|
NONE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit
(+)
Cost
(-)
|
Magnitude
|
|
D. On regulated industries or
trade groups:
|
NONE
|
|
|
E. On other industries or
trade groups:
|
NONE
|
|
|
F. Direct and indirect
effects on public:
|
|
|
|
Medicaid Participants
|
(+)
|
$7,477,622
|
III. Assumptions. (Identified by Impact Letter and Number
from Section II.)
A. (1) Starting September 1, 2023, children under age 19 were
afforded 12-months continuous eligibility in Medicaid or MCHP;
(2) Per member per month costs for children enrolled in MCHP is
$265.86. Per member per month costs for children enrolled in Medicaid is
$261.52;
(3) An estimated additional 22,188 months of coverage will be
provided to Medicaid children, and 6,300 additional months of coverage will be
provided to MCHP children;
(3) The total yearly impact is anticipated to be $7,477,622;
(4) This amount is subject to a 53.5 percent blended federal match
for Fiscal Year 2025; and
(5) The changes to no longer disenroll children due to non-payment
of premiums under the MCHP Premium program and establish express lane
eligibility for individuals who are also receiving benefits under Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which are a continuation of existing
practices imitated during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and
therefore will not have any additional economic impact.
F. See A.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small
businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of
Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West
Preston Street, Room 534, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, or call 410-767-0938, or
email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through March 10,
2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
10.09.11 Maryland Children’s
Health Program
Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 15-101(f), 15-103,
15-105, and 15-301 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, Ch. 202, Acts of 2003
.11 Certification Periods.
A.—C. (text unchanged)
D. Individuals may be certified for a period of continuing
eligibility as described in COMAR 10.09.24.12.
10.09.24 Medical Assistance
Eligibility
Authority: Estates and Trusts Article, §14.5-1002; Health-General
Article, §§2-104(b), 2-105(b), 15-103, 15-105, 15-121, and 15-401—15-407;
Annotated Code of Maryland
.02 Definitions.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Terms Defined.
(1)—(45) (text unchanged)
(45-1) “Postpartum period” means[:
(a) The] the period of time beginning on the date a
pregnancy ends and ending on the last day of the 12th month [in which
the 60-day period ends; or] following the end of pregnancy.
[(b) Effective for 5 years beginning April 1, 2022, the
period of time beginning on the date a pregnancy ends and ending on the last
day of the 12th month following the end of pregnancy.]
(46)—(63) (text unchanged)
.07 Consideration of Income.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Definitions.
(1)—(2) (text unchanged)
(3) “Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)”,
formerly the Food Stamp Program, has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.54.03.03.
[(3)] (4)—[(4)] (5) (text
unchanged)
C.—E. (text unchanged)
F. Current Eligibility. In considering income for current
eligibility, the following rules apply:
(1)—(2) (text unchanged)
(3) For participants currently enrolled in both the Program and
SNAP:
(a) The Program may renew the individual’s Medicaid eligibility
using household income as determined by SNAP without conducting a separate
income determination; and
(b) An individual is determined eligible when the participant
is:
(i) Younger than 19 years old and has a SNAP verified income at
or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level for individuals in a MAGI
coverage group;
(ii) Younger than 19 years old and has a SNAP verified income at
or below 300 percent of the federal benefit rate for individuals in a MAGI
exempt coverage group;
(iii) Between 19 to 64 years old and has a SNAP verified income
at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level for individuals in a MAGI
coverage group; or
(iv) Between 19 to 64 years old and has a SNAP verified income
at or below 300 percent of the federal benefit rate for individuals in a MAGI
exempt coverage group.
[(3)] (4)—[(4)] (5) (text unchanged)
G.—L. (text unchanged)
.12 Post-Eligibility Requirements.
A.—D. (text unchanged)
E. Continuous Eligibility for Children.
(1) The Department shall establish continuous eligibility
periods for individuals who:
(a) Are younger than 19 years old; and
(b) Are eligible and enrolled for mandatory or optional
coverage.
(2) Individuals who are in a period of continuous eligibility
shall, with the exception of the circumstances in §E(4) of this regulation,
maintain coverage despite any change in circumstance that would otherwise
preclude eligibility.
(3) The period of continuous eligibility shall:
(a) Begin on the first day of the month in which:
(i) Initial eligibility was determined; or
(ii) A renewal of eligibility is approved as a result of
redetermination; and
(b) Remain in effect:
(i) For a 12-month period; or
(ii) For individuals covered under COMAR 10.09.62, until birth.
(4) An individual’s eligibility may be redetermined during their
continuous eligibility period if one or more of the following changes in
circumstances occur:
(a) The individual attains the maximum age specified in §E(1) of
this regulation;
(b) The individual or the individual’s representative requests a
voluntary termination of eligibility;
(c) The individual ceases to meet the residency requirements
established in Regulation .05-3 of this chapter;
(d) The Department or its designee determines that eligibility
was erroneously granted at the most recent determination, redetermination, or
renewal of eligibility due to one or more of the following:
(i) Agency error; or
(ii) Fraud, abuse, or perjury attributed to the individual or
the individual’s representative; or
(e) The individual dies.
10.09.43 Maryland Children’s
Health Program (MCHP) Premium
Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 15-101(f),
15-103(a)(2), 15-301.1, and 15-302—15-304; Insurance Article, §§15-1208,
15-1213, 15-1406, and 27-220; Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 202, Acts of 2003
.10 Certification Periods.
A.—C. (text unchanged)
D. Individuals may be certified for a period of continuous
eligibility as described in COMAR 10.09.24.12.
.13 Program Participation Requirements — Family Contribution.
A.—E. (text unchanged)
[F. Consequences of Nonpayment.
(1) If payment is not waived or due date adjusted due to hardship,
the applicant shall make payment in full not later than 30 days after the date
of issuance of a request for payment.
(2) If the applicant fails to comply with §F(1) of this regulation:
(a) The individual shall have eligibility terminated, effective the
first day of the month following the month for which payment was due; and
(b) The case shall be referred to the Central Collections Unit of
the Department of Budget and Management for collection.
(3) An individual whose eligibility was terminated due to failure
to pay the Department as specified in §D(2)(d) of this regulation is ineligible
for participation in MCHP Premium until 90 days from the notice date of
termination or the date payment has been made in full, whichever is sooner.]
LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health
Notice of Proposed Action
[24-235-P]
The Secretary of Health proposes to amend:
(1) Regulations .01, and .04—.06 under COMAR
10.09.12 Disposable Medical Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment;
(2) Regulation .01 under COMAR 10.67.01 Maryland Medicaid
Managed Care Program: Definitions; and
(3) Regulation .13 under COMAR 10.67.06 Maryland Medicaid
Managed Care Program: Benefits.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to:
(1) Enable coverage of prosthetic devices, repairs, and
replacements pursuant to HB 865/SB 614 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and
Health Insurance—Coverage for Prostheses (So Every Body Can Move Act) (Chs. 822
and 823 of the 2024 Acts);
(2) Expand existing coverage of prosthetic devices and components
of prosthetic devices for the purpose of participating in certain physical
activities related to whole-body health;
(3) Establish coverage requirements and limitations for replacement
and repairs of prosthetic and orthotic devices and their components;
(4) Amend existing prepayment authorization requirements for the
coverage of prosthetic and orthotic devices and components; and
(5) Include clarifying amendments regarding the Department’s
existing coverage for medically necessary prosthetic and orthotic devices and
any associated repair or replacement for all Medicaid recipients.
Estimate of Economic Impact
I. Summary of Economic Impact. The proposed action expands
existing coverage to include coverage of prosthetic devices and components of
prosthetic devices once annually for individuals who need prosthetic devices to
be able to participate in certain physical activities related to whole-body
health. Coverage will also include certain replacements and repairs. These
changes are anticipated to have a fiscal impact of $1,680,000 in Fiscal Year
2025 based on an effective date of January 1, 2025.
II. Types of Economic Impact.
|
Impacted Entity
|
Revenue
(R+/R-)
Expenditure
(E+/E-)
|
Magnitude
|
|
A. On issuing agency:
|
|
|
|
Maryland Department of Health
|
(E+)
|
$1,680,000
|
|
B. On other State agencies:
|
NONE
|
|
|
C. On local governments:
|
NONE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit
(+)
Cost
(-)
|
Magnitude
|
|
D. On regulated industries or
trade groups:
|
|
|
|
Medicaid DME Providers
|
(+)
|
$1,680,000
|
|
E. On other industries or
trade groups:
|
NONE
|
|
|
F. Direct and indirect
effects on public:
|
NONE
|
|
III. Assumptions. (Identified by
Impact Letter and Number from Section II.)
A. (1) Annually an average of 1,000 eligible Medical Assistance
participants have claims or encounters for durable medical equipment (DME) with
an associated limb loss diagnosis.
(2) The Department estimates approximately 30 percent of the
eligible Medical Assistance population, 300 individuals, will seek whole-body
health prosthetic devices;
(3) Whole-body health prosthetic devices will be covered only once
annually at an average rate of $11,250 per participant, subject to certain
exceptions for repairs;
(4) The anticipated annual economic impact is $3,375,000.00;
(5) Given a January 1, 2025 effective date, the expanded services
will only be covered for 6 months in Fiscal Year 2025. Therefore, the economic
impact in Fiscal Year 2025 is $1,687,500.00; and
(6) This equipment will be financed using 50 percent general funds
and 50 percent federal funds.
D. See A.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has a meaningful economic impact on small
businesses. An analysis of this economic impact follows:
The proposed changes expand reimbursement for prosthetic services.
If Durable Medical Equipment providers enrolled with Maryland Medicaid are
small businesses, they will benefit from the proposed changes.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has an impact on individuals with disabilities
as follows:
Individuals with disabilities will be impacted by this action.
Expanding access to prosthetic devices and prosthetic components for the
purpose of whole-body health will allow individuals with disabilities to
perform physical activities including running, swimming, biking, strength
training, and other activities that improve lower or upper limb function. Long
term outcomes may include improved behavioral and medical outcomes for these
populations.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of
Regulation and Policy, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West Preston Street,
Room 534, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, or call 410-767-0938, or email to
mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through March 10, 2025. A
public hearing has not been scheduled.
Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
10.09.12 Disposable Medical
Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment
Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 15-103, 15-105, and
15-129, Annotated Code of Maryland
.01 Definitions.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Terms Defined
(1)—(14) (text unchanged)
(15) “Orthotic device” means rigid and semi-rigid devices used
for the purpose of supporting a weak or deformed body member or restricting or
eliminating motion in a diseased or injured part of the body.
[(15)](16)—[(20)](21) (text
unchanged)
(22) “Prosthetic device” means:
(1) An artificial device to replace, in whole or in part, a leg,
arm, or eye; or
(2) An artificial breast, including surgical brassiere.
[(21)](23)—[(23)](25) (text
unchanged)
.04 Covered Services.
A. The following medically
necessary items are covered when ordered by an individual who is enrolled as a
provider in the Program on the date of service:
(1)—(4) (text unchanged)
(5) Orthotic devices;
(6) Repair of orthotic devices;
(7) Replacement of orthotic devices;
[(5)](8) Prosthetic devices which include:
(a) (text unchanged)
(b) Breast prostheses, including surgical brassiere; [and]
(c) Upper and lower extremity, full and partial, to include stump
cover or harnesses where necessary[.]; and
(d) Custom-designed, fabricated, fitted, or modified devices to
treat partial or total limb loss for purposes of restoring physiological
function;
(9) Repair of prosthetic devices;
[(6)](10) Replacement of [prostheses] prosthetic
devices;
[(7)](11)—[(10)](14)
(text unchanged)
B. (text unchanged)
C. The items in §A(8)—(10) of this regulation are covered once
annually when medically necessary for the purpose of performing physical
activities including running, biking, swimming, strength training and other
activities to maximize overall health.
[C.] D. (text unchanged)
[D.] E. Items in [§A(5) and (6)]
§A(8)—(10) of this regulation are also covered for recipients in
hospitals, nursing facilities, and other medical institutions.
F. Replacements under §A(10) are covered:
(1) Once annually for devices less than 3 years old if the
replacement is for the following reasons:
(a) A change in the physiological condition of the patient;
(b) Unless necessitated by misuse, because of an irreparable
change in the condition of the prosthetic device or the component of the
prosthetic device; or
(c) Unless necessitated by misuse, because the condition of the
prosthetic device or the component of the prosthetic device requires repairs
and the cost of the repairs would be more than 60 percent of the cost of
replacing the prosthetic device or the component of the prosthetic device; and
(2) For devices more than 3 years old subject to §§B and C of
this regulation.
[E.] G. Documentation Required.
(1) Items in [A] §A of this regulation are
covered only when adequate documentation is obtained by the provider and kept
on file as part of the permanent business records of the provider. This
documentation includes, but is not limited to the:
(a)—(e) (text unchanged)
(2)—(3) (text unchanged)
[F.] H. (text unchanged)
.05 Limitations.
The Program does not cover:
A.—J. (text unchanged)
K. Replacement of equipment or a device while the item is
still under warranty or before having met the Department’s life expectancy
schedule unless prepayment authorization has been obtained.
L. Replacement of a prosthetic device or component if necessary
due to misuse.
[L.] M.—[P.] Q. (text
unchanged)
.06 Prepayment Authorization Requirements.
A. Prepayment authorization is required for:
(1)—(7) (text unchanged)
(8) Durable medical equipment with a purchase price of $1,000 or
more except as specified in [§B(1) and (3)] §B(1) and (4)
of this regulation; [and]
(9) Prosthetics and orthotics with a charge exceeding $1,000
except as specified in §B(1) and (4) of this regulation; and
[(9)](10) Medical equipment [and], supplies,
prosthetics, and orthotics not listed on the approved list of items.
B. Prepayment authorization is not required for:
(1) (text unchanged)
(2) Prosthetic devices under $1,000;
(3) Orthotic equipment under $1,000; and
(4) (text unchanged)
C. (text unchanged)
D. The prescriber shall submit requests for prepayment
authorization [in writing], when required, using the format and
procedures designated by the Department.
E. Prepayment authorization, when required, may be requested via a
facsimile machine to expedite hospital, nursing facility, or other medical
institutional discharge or in emergency situations approved by the Program. In
this case, the facsimile [of the completed prepayment authorization form]
shall be followed by a [written] request for prepayment
authorization [using the original of the form], which shall be
submitted immediately to the Department. Providers shall call the Program
before making a request via facsimile.
F.—I. (text unchanged)
Subtitle 67 MARYLAND
HEALTHCHOICE PROGRAM
10.67.01 Maryland Medicaid
Managed Care Program: Definitions
Authority: Health-General Article, §§15-101 and 15-103(b),
Annotated Code of Maryland
.01 Definitions.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Terms Defined.
(1)—(127) (text unchanged)
(128) “Orthotic device” means rigid and semi-rigid devices used
for the purpose of supporting a weak or deformed body member or restricting or
eliminating motion in a diseased or injured part of the body.
[(128)](129)—[(146)](147)
(text unchanged)
(148) “Prosthetic device” means an artificial device to replace,
in whole or in part, a leg, an arm, an eye, or breast, including surgical
brassiere.
[(147)](149)—[(182)](184)
(text unchanged)
10.67.06 Maryland Medicaid
Managed Care Program: Benefits
Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b) and 15-103(b),
Annotated Code of Maryland
.13 Benefits—Disposable Medical Supplies and Durable Medical
Equipment.
A. An MCO shall provide to its enrollees medically necessary
disposable medical supplies, and durable medical equipment including but not
limited to:
(1) All supplies and equipment used in the administration or
monitoring of prescriptions by the enrollees; [and]
(2) Incontinency pants and disposable underpads for medical
conditions associated with prolonged urinary or bowel incontinence if necessary
to prevent institutionalization or infection[.];
(3) Orthotic devices when medically necessary for use in the MCO
enrollee’s home, school, or place of employment;
(4) Prosthetic devices once annually when medically necessary:
(a) For use in the enrollee’s home, school, or place of
employment; or
(b) For the purpose of performing physical activities, including
running, biking, swimming, strength training, and other activities to maximize
the whole-body health and lower or upper limb function of the enrollee;
(5) Annual repairs to prosthetic devices covered under §A(4) of
this regulation when:
(a) Medically necessary; and
(b) When the repair’s necessity is not due to misuse;
(6) Replacement of prosthetic devices covered under §A(4)of this
regulation when medically necessary as follows:
(a) Once annually for devices less than 3 years old if the
replacement is necessary for the following reasons:
(i) Because of a change in the physiological condition of the
patient;
(ii) Unless necessitated by misuse, because of an irreparable
change in the condition of the prosthesis or the component of the prosthetic
device; or
(iii) Unless necessitated by misuse, because the condition of
the prosthetic device or the component of the prosthetic device requires
repairs and the cost of the repairs would be more than 60 percent of the cost
of replacing the prosthetic device or the component of the prosthetic device.
(b) For devices more than 3 years old subject to §A(4) and (5)
of this regulation.
B.—D. (text unchanged)
LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
10.09.66 Assistance in
Community Integration Services
Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 15-103, and
15-105, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[24-237-P]
The Secretary of Health proposes to adopt new Regulations .01—.11
under a new chapter, COMAR 10.09.66 Assistance in Community Integration
Services.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to establish coverage, requirements,
and reimbursement procedures for entities who enroll in Maryland Medicaid to
provide assistance in community integration services for eligible individuals
who are currently experiencing or are at risk for homelessness.
Estimate of Economic Impact
I. Summary of Economic Impact. The proposed action
establishes Medicaid coverage for Assistance in Community Integration Services
(ACIS). The total anticipated economic impact is $5,400,000 in Fiscal Year
2025.
II. Types of Economic Impact.
|
Impacted Entity
|
Revenue
(R+/R-)
Expenditure
(E+/E-)
|
Magnitude
|
|
A. On issuing agency:
|
|
|
|
Maryland Department of Health
|
(E+)
|
$5,350,400
|
|
B. On other State agencies:
|
NONE
|
|
|
C. On local governments:
|
NONE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit
(+)
Cost
(-)
|
Magnitude
|
|
D. On regulated industries or
trade groups:
|
|
|
|
Medicaid ACIS Providers
|
(+)
|
$5,350,400
|
|
E. On other industries or
trade groups:
|
NONE
|
|
|
F. Direct and indirect
effects on public:
|
NONE
|
|
III. Assumptions. (Identified by Impact Letter and Number
from Section II.)
A. (1) The Program will begin reimbursing for ACIS on a
fee-for-service basis in the second half of Fiscal Year 2025, starting on
January 1, 2025.
(2) Medicaid will reimburse for housing and tenancy-based case
management services through the ACIS program at a rate of $725 per member per
month (PMPM). Each participant must receive at least 3 services to qualify for
the PMPM rate.
(3) Medicaid will reimburse for compliance activities at a rate of
$100 per member per year.
(4) The Department estimates 1,520 average available slots in
Fiscal Year 2025 (six months only), and that providers will bill for both case
management and compliance services for 80 percent of those slots.
(5) Housing and tenancy-based case management services will cost an
estimated $5,289,600 to cover participants for the last 6 months of Fiscal Year
2025.
(6) Compliance activities will cost an estimated $60,800 for the
last 6 months of Fiscal Year 2025.
(7) The estimated fiscal impact is $5,350,400.
(8) For the period January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, the total
cost is subject to a 50 percent federal match ($2,675,200 general funds,
$2,675,200 federal funds).
D. See A.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small
businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of
Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West
Preston Street, Room 534, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, or call 410-767-0938, or
email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through March 10,
2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.01 Definitions.
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings
indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) “Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS)” means
the ACIS program, a health related social needs benefit for qualified
individuals, which is implemented in accordance with the HealthChoice Section
1115 Waiver approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
(2) “Compliance activities” means tasks undertaken to ensure
that ACIS is delivered in accordance with the HealthChoice Section 1115 Waiver
approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
(3) “Continuum of Care Program” means the regional or local
planning body that coordinates housing and services funding for families and
individuals experiencing homelessness.
(4) “Homelessness” has the meaning stated in 24 CFR §578.3.
(5) “Lead entity” means a local health department or local
governmental agency, which:
(a) Has been awarded participant spaces in the ACIS program;
(b) Is an enrolled provider with the Maryland Medical Assistance
Program;
(c) Is responsible for leadership, coordination, oversight, and
monitoring of ACIS;
(d) Shall serve as the organizing hub and contact point for ACIS
with all collaborators, including the participant’s MCO; and
(e) Shall facilitate the financial arrangement and payments with
designated subcontractors.
(6) "Managed care organization (MCO)" has the meaning
stated in Health-General Article, §15-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(7) “Participant” has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.09.36.01.
(8) “Program” means the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
.02 Conditions for Participation.
A. A provider shall meet all conditions for participation as set
forth in COMAR 10.09.36.03.
B. A lead entity shall:
(1) Have been awarded participant spaces for ACIS by the
Program; and
(2) Be a member of its local Continuum of Care Program.
.03 Eligibility for
Services.
Eligibility for ACIS services under this chapter is limited to
individuals who meet the following health and housing criteria:
A. The individual is a participant that uses Maryland Medical
Assistance;
B. The individual meets at least one of the following health
criteria:
(1) Repeated emergency department visits;
(2) Repeated hospital admissions in the past year; or
(3) Two or more chronic conditions as defined in §1945(h)(2) of
the Social Security Act; and
C. The individual meets at least one of the following housing
criteria:
(1) Is homeless, chronically homeless, or at risk of
homelessness as defined in 24 CFR §578.3; or
(2) Is at risk of institutional placement.
.04 Covered Services.
A. The Program shall cover the following ACIS services:
(1) Compliance activities; and
(2) Housing and tenancy-based case management services when three
or more services, as specified in §B of this regulation, are delivered per
month per participant.
B. Housing and tenancy-based case management services include
the following:
(1) Community integration
assessments to identify the participant’s:
(a) Housing preferences;
(b) Needs for support to maintain community integration;
(c) Budgeting needs;
(d) Needs for assistance applying for social services; and
(e) Needs for support regarding understanding and meeting
obligations of tenancy;
(2) The development of a
person-centered community integration plan with enumerated measurable goals
inclusive of review and modification of the plan when necessary;
(3) Participation in meetings related to:
(a) Housing support;
(b) Crisis management; and
(c) Person-centered planning;
(4) Assistance in connecting individuals with social services
defined in the integration plan such as:
(a) Housing required to meet the participant’s medical care
needs;
(b) Independent living services;
(c) Counseling services;
(d) Employment support services;
(e) Services required to meet the participant’s medical needs;
(f) Transportation for services; and
(g) Entitlement programs;
(5) Assistance in communication with property managers or
landlord for accommodation needs; and
(6) Connecting the participant to training and resource support
related to being housed and household management.
.05 Limitations.
A. Under this chapter, the Program does not cover the following:
(1) Services provided to or for the primary benefit of
individuals other than the participant;
(2) Services rendered but not appropriately documented; and
(3) Room and board.
B. Providers may not bill for monthly ACIS case-management
services if less than three housing and tenancy-based case management services
were rendered to the participant for the month.
C. Providers may not bill for compliance activities more than
once per participant per calendar year.
.06 Payment Procedures.
A. General policies governing payment procedures that are
applicable to all providers are set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.04.
B. Billing time limitations for claims submitted pursuant to
this chapter are set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.06.
C. Payments for services rendered to a participant shall be made
directly to the qualified lead entity.
D. Effective January 1, 2025, rates for the services outlined in
this chapter shall be as follows:
(1) $725 per member per month for ACIS housing and tenancy-based
case management; and
(2) $100 per member per year for compliance activities.
.07 Recovery and
Reimbursement.
Recovery and reimbursement regulations are as set forth in COMAR
10.09.36.07.
.08 Cause for Suspension
or Removal and Imposition of Sanctions.
Cause for suspension or removal and imposition of sanctions are
as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.08
.09 Appeal Procedures.
Providers filing appeals from administrative decisions made in
connection with these regulations shall do so according to COMAR 10.09.36.09.
.10 Interpretive
Regulation.
Interpretive regulatory requirements shall be as set forth in
COMAR 10.09.36.10.
LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 42 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK
EXAMINERS
10.42.06 Continuing Education
Requirements
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§1-101(b) and (j), 19-205,
and 19-308, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[24-236-P]
The Secretary of Health proposes to amend Regulations .02
and .05 under COMAR 10.42.06 Continuing Education Requirements. This action was considered by the Board of
Social Work Examiners at a public meeting held on September 13, 2024, notice of
which was given by publication on the Board’s website pursuant to General
Provisions Article, §3–302(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to:
(1) Update certain definitions;
and
(2) Add clarifying language and
update requirements for authorized sponsors.
Estimate of Economic Impact
The proposed action has no economic impact.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small
businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Jordan Fisher Blotter, Director, Office of
Regulation and Policy Coordination, Maryland Department of Health, 201 West
Preston Street, Room 534, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, or call 410-767-0938, or
email to mdh.regs@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted through March 10,
2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.02 Definitions.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Terms Defined.
(1)—(8) (text unchanged)
(9) “County” means a county of Maryland and, unless expressly
provided otherwise, Baltimore City.
[(9)](10)—[(10)](11)
(text unchanged)
(12) “Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is tax
exempt under 26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3)—(4).
[(11)](13)—[(12)](14)
(text unchanged)
(15) “State” means:
(a) A state, possession, or territory of the United States;
(b) The District of Columbia; or
(c) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
.05 [Authorization of] Authorized Sponsors and Approval of
Continuing Education Programs.
A. Authorized Sponsors.
(1) (text unchanged)
(2) The following are authorized sponsors:
(a) (text unchanged)
(b) National, regional, or State social work associations
including, but not limited to;
(i)—(iii) (text unchanged)
(iv) Non-social-work professional membership organizations
providing programs that are relevant to the professional development of social
workers; [and]
(c) Maryland State or county government entities that have
registered using a Board approved form and attested to:
(i) Compliance with all requirements set forth in this chapter;
(ii) Employment of Maryland licensed social workers;
(iii) Adherence to the objectives set forth in Regulation .01 of
this chapter; and
(iv) The administration of all continuing education learning
activities as required in Regulation .04 of this chapter;
(d) Maryland nonprofit organizations that:
(i) Meet all of the requirements set forth in §A(2)(c) of this
regulation; and
(ii) Provide the Board with documentation of current nonprofit
status; and
[(c)](e) (text unchanged)
(3) Registration Process. The Board shall issue a notice of
authorized sponsor status to a Maryland State or county government entity or
Maryland nonprofit organization within 60 days if the applicant:
(a) Completes the online Board approved registration form;
(b) Submits to the Board all required documentation as set forth
in §A(2) of this regulation; and
(c) Meets all of the requirements of this regulation.
[(3)](4) An authorized sponsor shall:
(a) (text unchanged)
(b) Ensure that a program certificate or letter of completion [is
provided] on official letterhead is provided and includes the
following:
(i)—(vi) (text unchanged)
(c) (text unchanged)
[(4)](5) (text unchanged)
B. (text unchanged)
C. The Board shall maintain a roster of [Board-authorized]
authorized sponsors.
(1) All authorized sponsors shall inform the Board of a change
in any of the following within 60 days of the change:
(a) Sponsor name;
(b) Primary and secondary contacts;
(c) Mailing address;
(d) Phone number;
(e) Email address; and
(f) Dissolution or closure of the entity or organization.
(2) Failure to notify the Board of a change as set forth under
§C(1) of this regulation may result in withdrawal of authorization as a
sponsor.
D. [Suspension or Revocation of an Authorized Sponsor]
Withdrawal of Authorization as a Sponsor.
(1) Authorization as a sponsor may be [suspended or
revoked if the sponsor does not] withdrawn from any authorized sponsor
that fails to comply with the:
(a) [requirements] Requirements of [§A
of] this regulation [or];
(b) Objectives set forth in Regulation .01 of this
chapter; and
(c) [criteria] Criteria set forth in
Regulation .04 of this chapter.
(2) A sponsor that has had its authorization withdrawn may
reapply for authorization by submitting:
(a) A written request to the Board; and
(b) Documentation that the sponsor is in compliance with the
requirements and criteria set forth in this regulation.
LAURA HERRERA SCOTT
Secretary of Health
Title 11
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 12 MOTOR VEHICLE
ADMINISTRATION—LICENSING OF BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS
11.12.01 Dealers and Salesmen
Authority: Commercial Law Article, §14-1502; Transportation
Article, §§12-104(b), 13-503, 13-610, 13-621, 15-102,
15-103, 15-105, 15-107, 15-108, 15-305.1, 15-307—15-309, 15-311.1, 15-312,
15-313, 15-406, 15-408, 15-409, and 15-411;
Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[24-161-P]
The Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Administration proposes to amend
Regulation .14 under COMAR 11.12.01 Dealers and Salesmen.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to provide consumer protections for
vehicle sale models that allow for the sale of vehicles that are not on the
premises of the dealership.
Estimate of Economic Impact
The proposed action has no economic impact.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small
businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Tracey C. Sheffield, Regulations
Coordinator , MVA, 6601 Ritchie Highway N.E., Room 200, Glen Burnie, MD 21062,
or call 410-768-7545, or email to tsheffield@mdot.maryland.gov. Comments will
be accepted through March 10, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.14 Dealers’ Advertising and Trade Practices.
A.—C. (text unchanged)
D. [Bait] Advertising, Shipping, and Selling Practices.
(1) A vehicle [advertised] offered for sale as
consumer goods at a specific price by a dealer shall be in the
possession of the dealer advertiser [in the case of a used
vehicle,] or be available [in the case of a new vehicle] for
shipment to the dealer from the manufacturer or distributor. The vehicle
shall be shown, demonstrated, and sold, or if a new vehicle, orders shall be
taken for future delivery of the identical model at the advertised price and
terms. If the advertised vehicle is a used vehicle, and it has been sold
as consumer goods, the dealer advertiser shall substantiate, upon
request, sales records of the previously advertised vehicle.
(2) A dealer offering a vehicle for sale as consumer goods may
not charge the customer a fee for shipment of a used vehicle that is not
available on the premises unless the shipping fee is clearly and conspicuously
disclosed on a separate form entitled ‘Payment of a Non-Refundable Shipping
Fee’, before the customer becomes obligated to pay the fee, on a form with
signature of the customer using the language, “I UNDERSTAND THAT THE VEHICLE IS
NOT PHYSICALLY PRESENT ON THE PREMISES AT THIS DEALER LOCATION AND WILL HAVE TO
BE SHIPPED FROM ANOTHER LOCATION. EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED BELOW IN ITEMS (I) THROUGH (IV), I AGREE TO PAY THE SPECIFIED
AMOUNT (INSERT SPECIFIED FEE), NOT TO EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT INCURRED BY THE
DEALERSHIP AS A SHIPPING FEE, WHETHER OR NOT I AGREE TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE. I
UNDERSTAND THAT THIS FEE IN NO WAY OBLIGATES ME TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE UPON
DELIVERY. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS FEE IS
REFUNDABLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES LISTED BELOW:
(a) The Vehicle is materially different than advertised;
(b) The vehicle contains undisclosed cosmetic damage or
mechanical deficiency that the seller will not repair at the seller’s expense;
(c) The vehicle contains undisclosed cosmetic damage or
mechanical deficiency to the extent that it impacts the retail value
classification of the vehicle prior to repairs being made as determined by
referencing a nationally recognized vehicle value guide irrespective of the
seller making repairs at the seller’s expense; or
(d) The vehicle or delivery violates any other provision of
federal or state law.
(3) Nothing in this section precludes the fee being financed
with the sale of the vehicle if the customer elects to purchase the vehicle.
(4) Payment of the shipping fee does not obligate the customer
to accept and purchase the vehicle in any way.
(5) The shipping fee must be refunded if the vehicle:
(a) Is materially different than advertised;
(b) Contains undisclosed cosmetic damage or a mechanical
deficiency that the seller will not repair at the seller’s expense;
(c) Contains undisclosed cosmetic damage or a mechanical
deficiency to the extent that it impacts the retail value classification of the
vehicle prior to repairs being made as determined by referencing a nationally
recognized vehicle value guide irrespective of the seller making repairs at the
seller’s expense; or
(d) The vehicle or delivery violates any other provision of
federal or State law.
(6) The dealer shall inform the customer of the right to make a
complaint with the Administration through use of the Investigative Decision
Complaint Form if the customer elects not to purchase the vehicle or returns
the vehicle and disagrees with a decision to not issue a refund for shipping
charges.
[(2)](7)—[(6)](11) (text unchanged)
(12) A dealer is not obligated to refund the shipping fee if the
vehicle has been accepted by the customer and the customer has not revoked
acceptance within a reasonable period of time.
E.—L. (text unchanged)
CHRISTINE NIZER
Administrator
Title 15
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle
01 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
15.01.21 Urban Agriculture Grant Program
Authority: Agriculture
Article, §§2-2001 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed
Action
[24-042-P]
The Maryland Department
of Agriculture proposes to adopt new Regulations .01—.10 under a new chapter,
15.01.21 Urban Grant Agriculture Program.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action
is to establish the Urban Agriculture Grant Program to:
(1) Increase the viability
of urban farming; and
(2) Improve access to
urban-grown foods.
Estimate of Economic Impact
The proposed action has no economic impact.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small
businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Jason Keppler, Conservation Grants Program
Manager, Maryland Department of Agriculture , Maryland Department of
Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, or call
410-841-5879, or email to Jason.Keppler@maryland.gov. Comments will be accepted
through March 10, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.01 General.
This chapter establishes
the Urban Agriculture Grant Program. The purpose of the Program is to:
A. Increase the viability
of urban farming; and
B. Improve access to
urban-grown foods.
.02 Definitions.
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning
indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) “Department” means
Maryland Department of Agriculture.
(2) "Eligible
Cost" means a cost:
(a) To secure real
property, limited to 20 percent of the grant amount;
(b) To make capital
improvements;
(c) For operating
expenses, limited to 15 percent of the amount of the grant; or
(d) That maintains safe,
environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible practices.
(3) “Farm product” means:
(a) Any agricultural, horticultural, vegetable, or fruit product
of the soil, whether raw or canned, frozen, dried, pickled, or otherwise
processed;
(b) Livestock, meats, marine food products, poultry, eggs, or
dairy products;
(c) Wool, hides, feathers, nuts, or honey; and
(d) Every product of farm, forest, orchard, garden, or water.
(4) “Program” means the Urban Agriculture Grant Program.
(5) "Qualified nonprofit organization" means a
nonprofit organization that is organized and operated exclusively for exempt
purposes under §501(c)(3) of the United States Code and operates a farm or
community garden in an urban area.
(6) “Socially disadvantaged urban farmer” means:
(a) An urban agricultural producer belonging to a group that
historically has been:
(i) Underserved by federal or state agricultural programs; or
(ii) Subject to racial or
ethnic prejudice.
(b) “Socially disadvantaged urban farmer” includes urban
agricultural producers who are:
(i) African American;
(ii) American Indian,
Native American, or Alaska Native;
(iii) Hispanic;
(iv) Asian or Pacific
Islander; and
(v) Women, regardless of
race or ethnicity.
(7)“Steward” means the owner of the land or a person who has
control and possession of the land through a written lease.
(8) “Underserved community” means a census tract in which,
according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau survey, at least:
(a) 25 percent of the
residents qualify as low-income;
(b) 50 percent of the
residents identify as nonwhite; or
(c) 15 percent of the
residents have limited English proficiency.
(9) “Urban agricultural producer” means any person that annually
sells, or normally would have sold, $1,000 or more of farm products in an urban
area.
(10) “Urban area” means an area of the State that is:
(a) Delineated as an urban area by the U.S. Census Bureau; or
(b) Within the boundaries of a municipal corporation.
.03 Eligibility.
A. An urban agricultural producer is eligible to apply for
financial assistance under the program provided the person:
(1) Is in compliance with the State’s Nutrient Management Law
under Agriculture Article, §§8-801 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(2) Agrees to complete a new farming training course, provides
documentation of having completed a new farming training course, or
participates in Department-approved continuing education programs.
B. A nonprofit organization or an institute of higher education
is qualified to receive a grant if the Department determines that:
(1) With respect to a nonprofit organization, the nonprofit
organization is incorporated in or maintains its principal place of business in
an urban area;
(2) The entity will provide urban agricultural producers who
receive grants under this Program direct training and ongoing technical
assistance in accordance with a program certified by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture or the Department; and
(3) The entity works to increase the viability of urban farming
and improve access to urban-grown foods.
.04
Application Procedures.
A. A qualified applicant that applies for grant funds under the
program shall submit to the Department the following:
(1) If the applicant is an urban agricultural producer:
(a) An application on a Department-produced form which shall
include a budget estimate of the overall eligible costs;
(b) A map identifying the location of the operation including
its street address and the parcel boundaries of the land on which the operation
is situated;
(c) Documentation showing that the person annually sells, or
would normally have sold, in an urban area at least $1,000 of farm products
from the person’s farming operation;
(d) Except for an individual applying on the individual’s own
behalf, documentation proving the applicant’s authority to sign on behalf of
the organization on all matters related to the program;
(e) A completed Current Nutrient Management Plan Certification
form or Nutrient Management Plan Waiver, as applicable; and
(f) A completed IRS Tax Form W-9.
(2) If the applicant is a non-profit organization or institution
of higher education:
(a) An application based on a Department-approved form which
shall include a budget estimate of the overall eligible costs; and
(b) For qualified nonprofit organizations:
(i) A current IRS Determination Letter indicating its §501(c)3
status under Title 26 of the United States Code; and
(ii) Evidence of good standing with the State of Maryland;
B. Use of Grant Funds.
(1) Limitations. A grant recipient may use a grant under this
program to:
(a) Secure real property:
(i)That has established the necessary infrastructure to grow
food;
(ii) For which the grantee is the steward of the real property;
and
(ii) For which no more than 20 percent of the grant money will
be used to secure property;
(b) Maintain safe, environmentally sustainable, and socially
responsible practices; and
(c) Make capital improvements to support viable urban
agriculture enterprises.
(2) To receive a grant under this program, the applicant shall
demonstrate that the funds the person receives will provide a measurable
community benefit; and
(3) A grant recipient may not use more than 15 percent of the
amount of the grant for operating expenses.
.05
Application Review and Approval.
A. The Department to Approve or Disapprove an Application.
(1) If the Department approves a project, it shall base the
amount of State grant funds on:
(a) The eligibility of the applicant;
(b) Whether, and the degree to which, the project provides a
benefit to socially disadvantaged urban farmers;
(c) Whether, and the degree to which, the project increases the
viability of urban farming;
(d) Whether, and the degree to which, the project improves
access to urban-grown foods; and
(e) Whether, and the degree to which, the project provides urban
grown foods to areas designated as an underserved community.
(2) The Department shall disapprove an application for any of
the following reasons:
(a) The application is incomplete or does not comply with these
regulations;
(b) The applicant’s land is not used for agricultural purposes;
(c) The application is for a project which is already under
construction; or
(d) The Department has no available funds.
B. Within 30 days from receipt of an application, the Department
shall notify the applicant whether the application has been approved and the
amount of the grant funds awarded.
.06 Grant Agreement.
A. Urban Agricultural Producer.
(1) The Department and the applicant shall execute an agreement
that, among other things, obligates the applicant to:
(a) Institute or install the project and to maintain it for the
life of the project, that being, 5 years from the date of purchase or
installation;
(b) Use, follow, or maintain items acquired under the grant as
recommended by the manufacturer to promote safe, environmentally sustainable,
and socially responsible practices;
(c) Maintain capital improvements as constructed or installed
under the grant based on manufacturer’s recommendations for the life of the
project as specified within this Agreement;
(d) Demonstrate that the project provides a measurable benefit
to the community; and
(e) If necessary, provide additional funds on balances to
institute or install the project beyond the awarded funding.
(2) Before the Department executes a grant agreement with a farm
tenant, the farm tenant shall obtain the landowner’s consent to proceed with
the project as specified under the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.
B. Non-Profit Organization and Institutes of Higher Education. The
Department and the applicant shall execute an agreement, that among other
things, requires the entity to:
(1) Outline the curriculum for each course being offered;
(2) Outline each course being administered in-person, virtually,
or combination of both; and
(3) Indicate the number of attendees that have received the
Program’s assistance.
(4) Provide a final report to the Department within 90
days after the end of the grant cycle.
.07
Project Establishment.
A. After all parties execute a grant agreement, an applicant
shall begin the approved project.
B. The applicant shall be responsible for all steps in
completing the project, including, but not limited to, obtaining any necessary:
(1) Permits;
(2) The services of contractors to install or complete the
project; or
(3) Materials or equipment to install or complete the project.
.08
Distribution of Grant Funds.
A. The applicant who executes a grant agreement shall be paid in
accordance with the following payment schedule:
(1) Upon receipt of the approval letter, the person may request
up to 50 percent of the award as outlined in the grant agreement;
(2) Upon submitting a Progress Report on a Departmental form as
set forth in §B(1) of this regulation, the person may request up to 40 percent
of the award as outlined in the grant agreement;
(3) Upon completion of the Final Progress Report on a
Departmental form as set forth in §B(2) of this regulation, the remaining 10
percent of the award as outlined in the grant agreement can be requested for
payment.
B. Reports.
(1) Progress Report. The Progress Report shall contain the
following at a minimum:
(a) A
narrative describing the work that has been completed thus far;
(b) A plan for remaining work to be completed;
(c) A summary of the project budget and schedule;
(d) A list of action items; and
(e) A narrative identifying any issues and risks, and what is
being done to rectify them.
(2) Final Report. The Final Report
shall contain the following at a minimum:
(a) A
project summary narrative;
(b) A summary of how the project budget was utilized;
(c) Project Outputs (training events, outreach, sales of farm
products and location of sales, etc.);
(d) Project Impacts (number of people benefitted/trained); and
(e) Any additional information requested by the Department.
C. The applicant shall document all eligible costs on an
itemized statement. Each itemized cost shall be supported by payment receipts
or unpaid invoices from vendors. Each receipt shall be signed by the person who
executes a cost share agreement and certified that each cost is true and
correct to the best of that person's knowledge. Each payment receipt or unpaid
invoice shall show the following:
(1) Vendor, or vendors names and addresses;
(2) Type of material,
labor, equipment, or item purchased; and
(3) The unit cost for the
item, the total amount per item, and any payments made to the vendor.
D. The applicant shall complete and submit to the Department,
utilizing a departmental claim for payment form, each scheduled payment
outlined in §A of this regulation.
.09 Project Monitoring—Violations
of Agreement.
A. After the Department has distributed grant funds, the
Department shall monitor that purchases are utilized and maintained in
accordance with the agreement. Any
violations shall be documented on a departmental form, a copy of which shall be
provided to the applicant.
B. If the applicant fails to comply with any portion of the
agreement executed with the Department, that applicant shall be liable for the
full amount of State grant funds paid. However, the applicant is not liable for
inadequate maintenance or destruction of the items purchased if caused by an
act of nature that could not be reasonably anticipated.
.10 Administrative
Reporting.
The Department shall submit a report to the Governor, the Senate
Budget and Taxation committee, and the House Appropriations Committee on the
effectiveness of the funding provided for this Program by December 30 of each
year.
STEVEN A. CONNELLY
Deputy Secretary
Title 29
MARYLAND STATE POLICE
Subtitle
06 FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
29.06.01 Fire Prevention Code
Authority: Public Safety
Article, §§6—206 and 6—501, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed
Action
[24-207-P-I]
The Secretary of State
Police proposes to amend Regulations .02, .05—.09, and .14
under COMAR 29.06.01 Fire Prevention Code.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action
is to conform regulations in 29.06.01 with the documents being incorporated by
reference: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1 Fire Code 2024
Edition and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2024 Edition.
Estimate of Economic Impact
The proposed action has no economic impact.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small
businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to F/Sgt. Brandon Gosnell, Regulations
Coordinator, Maryland State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD
21208, or call 410-653-4375, or email to Brandon.Gosnell@Maryland.Gov. Comments
will be accepted through January 13, 2025. A public hearing will be held on A
public hearing will be scheduled.
Editor’s Note on Incorporation by Reference
Pursuant to State Government
Article, §7-207, Annotated Code of Maryland, the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2024
and NFPA 1 Fire Code 2024 have been declared documents generally available to
the public and appropriate for incorporation by reference. For this reason,
they will not be printed in the Maryland Register or the Code of Maryland
Regulations (COMAR). Copies of these documents are filed in special public
depositories located throughout the State. A list of these depositories was
published in 52:2 Md. R. 53 (January 24, 2025), and is available online at
www.dsd.maryland.gov. These documents may also be inspected at the office of
the Division of State Documents, 16 Francis Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
.02 Purpose.
A. (text unchanged)
B. This chapter incorporates by reference NFPA 1 Fire Code ([2018]2024 Edition), except as
amended in Regulations .08 and .09 of this chapter, and NFPA 101 Life Safety
Code ([2018]2024 Edition), except as
amended in Regulation .07 of this chapter.
C. (text unchanged)
.05 Definitions.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Terms Defined.
(1) (text unchanged)
(2)
"International Code Council (ICC)" means International Code Council,
Inc., [500 New Jersey Avenue N.W.,
6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001—2070]200 Massachusetts Avenue
N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20001.
(3)—(4) (text unchanged)
(5) "NFPA" means National Fire Protection Association, 1
Batterymarch Park, [P.O. Box 9101,]Quincy, MA [02269-9101]02169-7471.
.06 Incorporation by Reference.
A. (text unchanged)
B. Documents Incorporated.
(1) NFPA 1 Fire Code ([2018]2024
Edition).
(2) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code ([2018]2024
Edition).
C. (text unchanged)
.07 National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code.
The NFPA 101 Life Safety Code ([2018]2024
Edition) is incorporated by reference, except for the following amendments:
[A. Amend Section 2.2 to
delete the referenced publication NFPA 150 Standard on Fire and Life Safety in
Animal Housing Facilities, 2016 edition.]
[B.]A. Amend [Section 2.4]Sections 2.2 and 2.4 to
delete the referenced publications NFPA 150 Standard on Fire and Life Safety in
Animal Housing Facilities, [2016]2022 edition, and NFPA
5000 Building Construction and Safety Code, [2018]2024 edition. Wherever NFPA 5000 is
referenced, other than for extracted text, substitute the building code adopted
by the AHJ.
[C.]B. Amend Subsection [3.3.64]3.3.66 to add the
following Paragraph: [3.3.64.3]3.3.66.3
Bulkhead Door. A type of door assembly covering an opening in the ground
providing direct access to a basement, the floor of which is not more than 8
feet below ground level. The door consists of a single rigid leaf or two
overlapping rigid leaves or covers that need to be pushed or lifted upwards in
order to be opened. A person, after opening the door, can walk up a series of
steps to escape to the outside.
C. Amend Paragraph 3.3.70.1
to replace "three" with "five" and delete ", if any,
accommodated in rented rooms".
D. Amend Paragraph [3.3.148.1]3.3.154.1 and
Subparagraphs 16.6.1.1.2 and 17.6.1.1.2 to delete "more than 3, but".
E. Amend Paragraphs [3.3.196.4]3.3.205.4
and 6.1.4.1 to delete "four or more".
F. Amend Paragraphs [3.3.196.12]3.3.205.12
and 6.1.9.1 to replace "four" with "six".
G.—K. (text unchanged)
[L. Amend Subparagraph
7.2.1.5.12 to replace "required" with "provided".]
L. Amend Subsection 7.1.10 to
add the following Paragraph: 7.1.10.3 Trash or recyclable materials awaiting
scheduled collection shall not be placed in exits, exit access corridors, or on
egress balconies.
M. Amend [subparagraph
7.2.1.6.3] Sub-subparagraph 7.2.1.6.4.1 to replace "in Chapters 11
through 43" with "by the AHJ and Chapters 11 through 43".
N. (text unchanged)
O. Amend Subparagraph [7.2.1.7.3]7.2.1.7.4
to delete "Required".
P. Amend Paragraph 7.2.1.12
to delete “7.2.1.12.1 or”.
Q. Delete Subparagraph
7.2.1.12.1.
R. Amend Subparagraphs
7.2.1.14.1 and 7.2.1.15.1 to replace “Chapters 11 through 43” with “the AHJ or
Chapters 11 through 43”.
[P.]S. Amend Paragraph
7.9.1.2 to replace "only" [in
the first sentence] with ", but
not be limited to,".
T. Amend Paragraph 8.7.3.3 to
replace “8.7.3.3.5” with “8.7.3.3.5, unless otherwise permitted by the AHJ:”
[Q.]U.—[R.]V. (text unchanged)
W. Delete
Subparagraph 9.6.2.10.7 and Sub-subparagraphs 9.6.2.10.7.1 and 9.6.2.10.7.2.
[S.]X. Amend Paragraph
9.7.1.1 to add the following Subparagraph: 9.7.1.1.1 For new ceiling
installations, drop-out ceilings as referenced in NFPA 13 Subsection [8.15.15,]9.3.11 and NFPA 13R Section
6.15 shall be prohibited.
[T.]Y. Amend [Subsection 9.11.4 and Paragraph
9.14.1.1]Paragraph 9.11.4.1 and Subsection 9.14.1 to replace "Chapters
11 through 43" with "the AHJ and Chapters 11 through 43".
Z. Amend Paragraph 9.11.4.2
to replace “by 9.3.5” with “by the AHJ, 9.3.5”.
AA. Amend Subsection 9.13.1
to replace “by another section of this Code” with “the AHJ and another section
of this Code”.
BB. Amend Subsections 9.15.1
and 9.15.2 to insert the words “and the AHJ” after “NFPA 1225”.
CC. Amend Subsections 10.4.1
and 10.5.1 to add the following at the beginning of each sentence: “Unless
otherwise permitted by the AHJ,”.
DD. Amend Paragraph 10.7.1.1
to add “and be approved by the AHJ” after “10.7.5.2”.
[U.]EE. (text unchanged)
FF. Amend Paragraphs 11.8.6.1
and 11.8.6.2 to replace “approved by the fire department” with “approved by the
AHJ”.
[V.]GG. (text unchanged)
[W.]HH. Delete [Subsection 11.12.2]Section 11.12.
[X.]II.—[Y.]JJ. (text unchanged)
KK. Amend Paragraph 12.3.5.1 to replace “The following assembly
occupancies” with “The following assembly occupancies having an occupant load
of 100 or more persons, or 5,000 or more square feet in area, or located on a
floor other than the level of exit discharge”.
LL. Amend Paragraphs 12.7.7.3
and 13.7.7.3 to replace “prior” with “within 10 minutes prior”.
[Z.]MM. (text unchanged)
[AA. Amend Subparagraph
15.2.2.2.4 to add the following new item: (10) Two releasing operations shall
be permitted for hardware on an existing door leaf provided that releasing does
not require simultaneous operations and the locking device is of a type that is
readily distinguishable as locked.]
NN. Amend Sub-subparagraphs
15.2.2.2.4.1(3) and 17.2.2.2.6.1(3) to replace “operations,” with “operations,
the locking device is of a type that is readily distinguishable as locked,”.
OO. Amend Paragraph 15.2.4.2 to delete “unless otherwise permitted by
15.2.4.2(3)” from item (1) and delete item (3).
PP. Amend Sub-subparagraph 15.3.4.3.1.2 to delete “control unit or”.
[BB]QQ. (text unchanged)
[CC.]RR. Amend Subparagraphs
16.2.11.1.1 [and 17.2.11.1.1]to add the following item: (4) For
grade floor windows the minimum net clear opening shall be permitted to be 5.0
square feet.
SS. Amend Paragraph 16.3.5.1
to add the following: Automatic sprinkler protection is not required if all of
the following conditions are met:
(1) The total number of
occupants in the occupancy in which the day care center is located is not more
than 300 persons.
(2) All rooms used for day
care are located on the level of exit discharge;
(3) All rooms used for day
care have at least one exterior exit door at grade level; and
(4) The occupancy in which
the day care center is located does not exceed 12,000 square feet in area.
[DD.]TT.—[JJ.]ZZ. (text unchanged)
AAA. Amend Subparagraph
16.6.3.4.5 to replace the word “Reserved.” with the following: For compliance
with Paragraph 43.7.2.1(2), approved battery-powered smoke alarms, rather than
house electrical service-powered smoke alarms required by 16.6.3.4.4, shall be
permitted where the facility has testing, maintenance, and smoke alarm
replacement programs that ensure reliability of power to the smoke alarms.
BBB. Amend Subparagraph
17.2.11.1.1 to add the following item:
(5) For grade floor windows
the minimum net clear opening shall be permitted to be 5.0 feet.
CCC. Amend Paragraphs
17.6.2.1, 28.2.1.2, 29.2.1.2, 30.2.1.2, 31.2.1.2 and Subparagraphs 16.6.2.1.1,
16.6.2.4.1, 16.6.2.4.2, 17.6.2.4.1, 17.6.2.4.2, and 33.3.2.1.2 to add the
following sentence: The provisions of Subsection 24.2.8 shall not apply.
[KK.]DDD.
Amend Subparagraph 17.6.3.4.5 to delete "existing" and replace ["and battery" with
"battery, and smoke alarm"] “battery” with “smoke alarm”.
EEE. Amend Section 19.3 to add the following Paragraph and
Subparagraphs:
19.3.4.6 Carbon Monoxide Detection.
19.3.4.6.1 Carbon monoxide
detection, where required by 19.3.4.6.2, shall be in accordance with Section
9.12.
19.3.4.6.2 Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in the following
locations:
(1) Carbon monoxide detectors
shall be installed on the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed
fuel-burning appliances, including fireplaces.
(2) Carbon monoxide detectors
shall be installed within 36 inches (910
millimeters) of the first supply air register from a permanently installed,
fuel-burning HVAC system.
FFF. Amend Section 21.3 to
add the following Paragraph and Subparagraphs:
21.3.4.5 Carbon Monoxide
Detection.
21.3.4.5.1 Carbon monoxide
detection, where required by 21.3.4.5.2, shall be in accordance with Section
9.12.
21.3.4.5.2 Carbon monoxide
detection shall be provided in the following locations:
(1) Carbon monoxide detectors
shall be installed on the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed
fuel-burning appliances, including fireplaces.
(2) Carbon monoxide detectors
shall be installed within 36 inches (910 millimeters) of the first supply air
register from a permanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC system.
[LL. Amend Subparagraph
22.4.5.1.3 to delete "or 22.4.5.1.5".
MM. Delete Subparagraphs 22.4.5.1.5 and 23.4.5.1.5.
NN. Delete Paragraphs 22.4.5.2 and 23.4.5.2.
OO. Amend Subparagraph 23.4.5.1.3 to delete "or
23.4.5.1.5".]
GGG. Amend Paragraph 22.4.6.2
to add the following Subparagraph:
22.4.6.2.5 Automatic sprinkler protection shall be installed
throughout the building in accordance with 9.7.1.1.
[PP.]HHH.—[RR.]JJJ. (text unchanged)
KKK. Delete Subsections
30.7.5 and 31.7.5.
LLL. Amend Paragraph
31.3.5.9.1 to replace “by January 1, 2033” with “within 12 years of the date of
the original violation notice issued by the fire authority having
jurisdiction.”
[SS.]MMM.— [TT.]NNN. (text unchanged)
OOO. Amend Paragraphs
36.3.5.3, 37.3.5.3, 38.3.5.2, and 39.3.5 to replace “portable” with “Unless
otherwise permitted by the AHJ, portable”.
[UU.]PPP—[WW.]RRR. (text unchanged)
.08 National Fire Protection Association 1 Fire Code.
The NFPA 1 Fire Code ([2018]2024
Edition) is incorporated by reference, except for the amendments in Regulation
.09 of this chapter and the following amendments:
A. Delete Section [1.10]1.11.
(See COMAR 29.06.02).
B. Delete [Subsection
1.11.3]Section 1.12.
C. Amend Subsection [1.12.1]1.13.1
to add the following Paragraph: [1.12.1.1]1.13.1.1
Permits, certificates, notices, approvals, or orders required by this code
shall be governed by the policies and procedures of the AHJ.
D. Amend Paragraph [1.12.6.13]1.13.6.13
to replace "Permits shall" with "Permits may".
E. Amend Subsection [1.12.8]1.13.8
to replace "shall" with "may".
F. Amend Subsection [1.13.2]1.14.2
to delete "Mandatory." and replace "shall" with
"may".
G. Delete [Paragraphs
1.13.12.4 and 1.16.4.3]Paragraph 1.14.12.4.
H. Amend Subsection 2.1.1 and
Paragraphs 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2 to replace "Compliance" with
"Where permitted by the AHJ, compliance".
I. Amend Section 2.2 to delete the referenced publication NFPA 5000
Building Construction and Safety Code, [2018]2024
edition. Wherever NFPA 5000 is referenced, other than for extracted text,
substitute the building code adopted by the AHJ. Delete the referenced
publication NFPA 150 Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing
Facilities, [2016]2022
edition.
J. Amend Section 2.4 to
delete the publication NFPA 5000 Building Construction Safety Code, 2024
edition. Wherever NFPA 5000 is referenced, other than for extracted text,
substitute the building code adopted by the AHJ.
[J.]K. Amend Subsection [3.3.14]3.3.17 to add the following Paragraph: [3.3.14.13]3.3.17.12 Consumer Fireworks Retail
Sales Area. The portion of a consumer fireworks retail sales facility or store,
including the immediately adjacent aisles, where consumer fireworks are located
for the purpose of retail display and sale to the public.
[K.]L. Amend Subsection [3.3.130]3.3.136 and Paragraph [3.3.130.1]3.3.136.1 to add
"and as referenced in Public Safety Article, §10-101, Annotated Code of
Maryland".
M. Delete Subsection 3.3.175.
[L.]N. Amend Paragraph [3.3.192.6]3.3.203.6 to delete
"more than 3 but".
[M.]O. Amend Paragraphs [3.3.192.7]3.3.203.7 and 6.1.4.1 to
delete "four or more".
[N.]P. Amend Paragraph [3.3.192.25]3.3.203.25 and Subparagraph
3.3.203.25.1 to replace “three” with "five" and delete ", if
any, accommodated in rented rooms".
[O.]Q. Amend Paragraphs [3.3.192.28]3.3.203.28 and 6.1.9.1
to replace "four" with "six".
[P.]R.—[S.]U. (text unchanged)
[T.]V. Amend [Section 10.2 to delete Subsection
10.2.7]Paragraph 10.2.7.1 to replace “in Table 10.2.7.1” with “by the AHJ”
and Table 10.2.7.1.
W. Amend Annex A to add the
following new Paragraph: A.10.2.7.1 The frequency of fire prevention
inspections of existing buildings should be based upon a risk assessment of
these properties completed by the responsible AHJ. Considerations for this
assessment should include, but not be limited to, the occupancy classification
of the building and hazards associated with that classification; the number,
location, and physical and mental capabilities of potential building occupants
(especially self-evacuation abilities); construction design and maintenance of
the property; fire protection features of the building; special hazards
associated with activities or operations conducted within the building;
available fire department suppression resources with special consideration to
necessary special suppression operations; and resources available for fire code
inspections and enforcement actions.
[U.]X. Amend Subsections [10.4.1 and 10.4.2]10.5.1 and 10.5.2 to
replace "AHJ" with "AHJ or incident commander".
[V.]Y.—[W.]Z. (text unchanged)
[X.]AA. Amend Paragraph 10.11.1.1,
10.11.1.2, 10.11.1.3, 10.11.1.4, and
10.11.1.8 to replace "address numbers" with "premises
identification"[and Paragraphs
10.11.1.2, 10.11.1.6, 10.11.1.7, and 10.11.1.8 to replace "Address
numbers" with "Premises identification"].
[Y.]BB. Amend Paragraph [10.11.1.4]10.11.1.6 to delete
existing wording and replace with “Where required by the AHJ, the assignment of
addresses to buildings shall be in accordance with an approved method.”
[Z.]CC. Delete Paragraph [10.11.1.5]10.11.1.7.
[AA. Amend Subsection
10.13.1 to add the following new Paragraph: 10.13.1.2 The AHJ shall be
permitted to:
(1) Approve the placement of a natural cut or balled tree;
(2) Limit the number of natural cut or balled trees displayed; and
(3) Order the removal of any tree if the tree poses a hazard to
life or safety.
BB. Amend Paragraph 10.13.1.1 to replace "Christmas" with
"Unless otherwise approved by the AHJ, Christmas".
CC. Amend Paragraph 10.13.3.1 to replace "by the
manufacturer" with "by a testing laboratory recognized by the Office
of the State Fire Marshal".
DD. Amend Paragraph 10.13.9.1 to replace "½ in. (13 mm)"
with 2 inches (50 millimeters) and add the following sentence: "A natural
cut tree shall not exceed 10 feet (3 meters) in height, excluding the tree
stand."
EE. Amend Subparagraph 10.14.11.2.6 to replace "any
vehicles" with "any vehicles, buildings,"]
DD. Amend Subparagraph
10.14.12.2.6 to replace “any vehicles” with “any vehicles, buildings,”.
EE. Amend Paragraph 10.15.5.1
to replace “Portable” with “Unless otherwise approved by the AHJ, portable”.
FF. Amend Paragraph
A.10.15.5.1 to add the following: For the purposes of reducing the distances
between the operation and refueling of portable and vehicle-mounted generators
and any building or enclosure opening, including windows, doors, and air
intakes, one or more of the following conditions may be considered:
(1) Nature of the occupancy of the building or enclosure.
(2) Expected duration of generator use.
(3) Use of certified low CO emission generators.
(4) Actual available distance between the generator and building
or enclosure openings.
(5) Installation of approved CO detection within the building or
enclosure.
(6) Openness of building or enclosure perimeter walls and
ceiling.
(7) Physical barriers or other means to deflect generator
exhaust from building or enclosure openings.
[FF.]GG. Amend Section [10.15]10.16 to add the
following Subsection: [10.15.6]10.16.6
The AHJ shall have the authority to require that outdoor storage of any
combustible material be enclosed by an approved fence or other protective
enclosure to prevent unauthorized access.
[GG.]HH. Amend Subsection [10.15.1]10.16.1 to replace
"10 ft (3m)" with "15 feet (4.6 meters)" and "property
line" with "property line, building, or adjacent pile of combustible
material"; and add the following: The separation distance shall be allowed
to be increased where the AHJ determines that a higher hazard to the adjoining
property exists.
[HH.]II. Amend Subsection [10.15.5]10.16.5 to add "and
shall not exceed 10,000 square feet in area".
[II.]JJ. Amend Subsection [10.18.7]10.19.7 to replace
"repaired" with "repaired on any balcony, under any overhanging
portion, or".
KK. Amend Subsection 10.21.1
to replace “more than five” with “one or more” and replace “10 ft (3 m)” with
“15 feet (4.6 meters)”.
LL. Amend Subsection 10.21.4
Item (3) to replace “10 ft (3 m)” with “15 feet (4.6 meters)”.
MM. Amend Section 10.22 to
replace “10.22.5” with “10.22.5, unless otherwise permitted by the AHJ”.
[JJ.]NN. (text unchanged)
OO. Amend Paragraph 11.1.5.6
to delete existing wording and replace with the following: Extension cords
shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring.
[KK]PP.—[MM.]RR. (text unchanged)
SS. Amend Paragraph 12.6.9.1
to add the following new Subparagraph: 12.6.9.1.2 The AHJ shall be permitted
to:
(1) Approve the placement of
a natural cut or balled tree;
(2) Limit the number of
natural cut or balled trees displayed; and
(3) Order the removal of any
tree if the tree poses a hazard to life or safety.
TT. Amend Subparagraph
12.6.9.1.1 to replace “Christmas” with “Unless otherwise approved by the AHJ,
Christmas”.
UU. Amend Paragraph 12.6.9.5
to add the following Subparagraph: 12.6.9.5.3 Combustible artificial decorative
vegetation shall be tested by a laboratory recognized by the Office of the
State Fire Marshal.
VV. Amend Subparagraph
12.6.9.6.1 to replace ½” (13 mm)” with “2 inches (50 millimeters)” and add the
following sentence: “A natural cut tree shall not exceed 10 feet (3 meters) in
height, excluding the tree stand.”
[NN.]WW. (text unchanged)
[OO.]XX. Amend [Subsection 13.1.3]Paragraph 13.1.3.1 to
replace "[in]by Chapters 11 through 43" with
“by the AHJ and Chapters 11 through 43".
YY. Amend Paragraph 13.1.3.2
to replace “by 9.3.5” with “by the AHJ, 9.3.5”.
[PP.]ZZ. Amend Paragraph 13.3.1.2 to add the following Subparagraph:
13.3.1.2.1 For new ceiling installations, drop-out ceilings as referenced in
NFPA 13, [Subsection 8.15.15]Subsection
9.3.11 and NFPA 13R, Section 6.15, shall be prohibited.
AAA. Amend Subparagraph
13.3.2.5.1 replace “The following assembly occupancies” with “The following
assembly occupancies having an occupant load of 100 or more persons, or 5,000
or more square feet in area, or located on a floor other than the level of exit
discharge”.
BBB. Delete Subparagraph
13.3.2.24.2 and replace with the following:
13.3.2.24.2* Existing
high-rise buildings, other than those meeting 13.3.2.24.2.1 or 13.3.2.24.2.2,
shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with this chapter and 13.3.2.24.2.3 through 13.3.2.24.2.5.
13.3.2.24.2.1 An automatic
sprinkler system shall not be required where every dwelling unit has exterior
exit access in accordance with 14.10.3.
13.3.2.24.2.2 An automatic
sprinkler system shall not be required in buildings that have a previously
approved and implemented engineered life safety system complying with
13.3.2.24.2.2.1 and 13.3.2.24.2.2.2.
13.3.2.24.2.2.1 The
engineered life safety system shall have been developed by a registered
professional engineer experienced in fire and life safety system design,
approved by the authority having jurisdiction, and inspected for compliance by
the authority having jurisdiction, and shall include any or all of the
following:
(1) Partial automatic
sprinkler protection
(2) Smoke detection systems
(3) Smoke control systems
(4) Compartmentation
(5) Other approved systems
13.3.2.24.2.2.2 The
engineered life safety system shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved design documents and applicable standard.
13.3.2.24.2.3 Each building
owner shall, within 180 days of receiving notice, file an intent to comply with
this regulation with the AHJ for approval.
13.3.2.24.2.4 The AHJ shall
review and respond to the intent-to-comply submittal within 60 days of receipt.
13.3.2.24.2.5* The entire
building shall be required to be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system
within 12 years of the date of the original violation notice issued by the fire
authority having jurisdiction.
13.3.2.24.2.6 Public
Disclosure Signage. In high-rise buildings that are not protected throughout by
an approved automatic sprinkler system, signage shall be posted complying with
13.3.2.24.2.6(A) through 13.3.2.24.2.6(D).
(A) Signage shall be posted
at all main building entrances as approved by the AHJ.
(B) The lettering on the sign
shall be at least 1 inch (25 millimeters) high.
(C) The lettering shall be
placed on a contrasting background.
(D) The wording shall state
as follows: “WARNING: THIS HIGH-RISE BUILDING IS NOT PROTECTED THROUGHOUT WITH
AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM”.
CCC. Amend A.13.3.2.24.2.3 to
replace “A.13.3.2.24.2.3” with “A.13.3.2.24.2.5”.
DDD. Amend Subparagraph
13.3.2.25.5 to delete existing wording and replace with the following: An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all mini-storage building
fire areas greater than 2500 feet2(232 meters2) and where
any of the individual storage units are separated by less than a 1-hour fire
resistance-rated barrier. Fire areas shall be defined by approved fire barriers
having a fire resistance rating of not less than 3-hours.[5000:30.3.5.4]
EEE. Amend Sub-subparagraph
13.3.2.27.1.1 to add the following:
Automatic sprinkler
protection is not required if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The total number of occupants in the occupancy in which the
day care center is located is not more than 300 persons.
(2) All rooms used for day care are located on the level of exit
discharge;
(3) All rooms used for day care have at least one exterior exit
door at grade level; and
(4) The occupancy in which the day care center is located does
not exceed 12,000 sq. feet in area.
[QQ.]FFF.—[VV.]KKK. (text unchanged)
LLL. Amend Subparagraph
13.7.1.7.6 to add the following: This paragraph does not permit the omission of
manual fire alarm boxes in accordance with other provisions of this Subsection
unless specifically permitted by NFPA 101 Chapters 11 through 43.
MMM. Amend Subparagraph
13.7.1.15.1 to replace “another section of this Code” with “the AHJ and another
section of this Code”.
NNN. Amend Sub-subparagraph
13.7.2.5.6.4 to add the following: For compliance with NFPA 101, Paragraph
43.7.2.1(2), approved battery-powered smoke alarms, rather than house
electrical service-powered smoke alarms shall be permitted where the facility
has testing, maintenance, and smoke alarm replacement programs that ensure
reliability of power to the smoke alarms.
OOO. Amend Sub-subparagraph
13.7.2.6.6.5 to delete "existing" and replace "battery"
with "smoke alarm".
PPP. Amend Sub-subparagraph
13.7.2.22.8.1 to delete “13.7.2.22.8.2 and”.
QQQ. Delete Sub-subparagraph
13.7.2.22.8.2.
[WW.]RRR. (text unchanged)
SSS. Amend Paragraph 14.4.2.1
to add the following subparagraph:
14.4.2.1.1 Trash or
recyclable materials awaiting scheduled collection shall not be placed in
exits, exit access corridors, or on egress balconies.
TTT. Amend Subparagraphs
14.5.2.3.7 and 14.5.2.3.8 to add the following sentence: “The locking device
shall be of a type that is readily distinguishable as locked.”
UUU. Amend Subparagraph
14.5.3.4.1 to replace "in Chapters 11 through 43" with “by the AHJ
and in Chapters 11 through 43".
VVV. Amend Subparagraph
14.5.3.5.1 to delete “required to be”.
WWW. Amend Subparagraph
14.5.3.5.4 to delete the word “Required”.
XXX. Amend Subsection 14.5.8
to delete “14.5.8.1 or”.
YYY. Delete Paragraph
14.5.8.1.
ZZZ. Amend Paragraph
14.5.10.1 to replace "by Chapters 11 through 43" with “by the AHJ or
Chapters 11 through 43".
[XX.]AAAA.—[YY.]BBBB. (text unchanged)
[ZZ.]CCCC. [Delete]Amend Paragraph 18.2.3.4
to replace the word “shall” with “to” and
replace the word “newly” with “the AHJ shall be permitted to require newly”.
DDDD. Amend Subparagraph
20.1.5.8.3 to replace “prior” to “within 10 minutes prior”.
[AAA.]EEEE.—[DDD.]HHHH. (text unchanged)
IIII. Amend Paragraph
32.9.3.7 to replace “made” with “made within 10 minutes prior to the start of
each program”.
JJJJ. Amend 34.1.3 to replace
“An approved storage” with “Where required by the AHJ, an approved storage”.
KKKK. Amend Section 34.6 to
add the following new Subsection and Paragraphs:
34.6.7 Standpipe systems
shall be installed in all storage buildings having an area of 300,000 square feet
or more.
34.6.7.1 Standpipe systems
shall comply with Section 13.2 and NFPA 14.
34.6.7.2 Class I hose
connections shall be provided at each of the following locations:
(1) In each exit passageway
at the entrance from the storage area into the passageway;
(2) Within every required
exit stairwell;
(3) At other locations such
that all points of the storage area floor are within 200 feet. of a hose
connection, unless otherwise required by the AHJ.
[EEE.]LLLL.—[GGG.]NNNN. (text unchanged)
[HHH.]OOOO.
Amend Subsection [50.2.1]50.8.1
to add the following Paragraphs, Subparagraphs, and Sub-subparagraphs:
[50.2.1.10]50.8.1.7
Commercial Outdoor Cooking Operations. These requirements apply to commercial
outdoor cooking operations such as those that typically take place under a
canopy or tent-type structure at fairs, festivals, and carnivals. This
includes, but is not limited to, deep frying, sauteing, and grilling
operations.
[50.2.1.10.1 Tent and
Canopy Requirements.
50.2.1.10.1.1 Tents or canopies where cooking equipment not
protected in accordance with NFPA 96 is located shall not be occupied by the
public and shall be separated from other tents, canopies, structures, or
vehicles by a minimum of 10 ft. (3050 mm) unless otherwise approved by the AHJ.
50.2.1.10.1.2 All tent and canopy material shall comply with the
flame resistance requirements of Subsection 25.2.2.]
[50.2.1.10.2]50.8.1.7.1
LP Gas Fuel Requirements.
[50.2.1.10.2.1]50.8.1.7.1.1
LP gas tank size shall be limited to 60 pounds. The total amount of LP gas on
site shall not exceed 60 pounds for each appliance that is rated not more than
80,000 btu/hour and 120 pounds for each appliance rated more than 80,000 btu/hour.
[50.2.1.10.2.2]50.8.1.7.1.2
Tanks shall be maintained in good physical condition and shall have a valid
hydrostatic date stamp.
[50.2.1.10.2.3]50.8.1.7.1.3
Tanks shall be secured in their upright position with a chain, strap, or other
approved method that prevents the tank from tipping over.
[50.2.1.10.2.4]50.8.1.7.1.4
Tanks shall be located so that they are not accessible to the public. LP gas
tanks shall be located at least 5 feet from any cooking or heating equipment or
any open flame device.
[50.2.1.10.2.5]50.8.1.7.1.5
All LP gas equipment shall be properly maintained and comply with the
requirements of NFPA 58.
[50.2.1.10.2.6]50.8.1.7.1.6
Regulators. Single-stage regulators may not supply equipment that is rated more
than 100,000 btu/hour rating. Two-stage regulators shall be used with equipment
that is rated more than 100,000 btu/hour.
[50.2.1.10.3]50.8.1.7.2
General Safety Requirements.
[50.2.1.10.3.1]50.8.1.7.2.1
All electrical cords shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall be
secured to prevent damage.
[50.2.1.10.3.2]50.8.1.7.2.2
Movable cooking equipment shall have wheels removed or shall be placed on
blocks or otherwise secured to prevent movement of the appliance during
operation.
[50.2.1.10.3.3]50.8.1.7.2.3
Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with[ NFPA 1,] Section 13.6, and shall be specifically listed for such use.
50.8.1.8 There shall be no
obstructions or impediments to immediate escape from vehicles or other mobile
units used for cooking operations.
50.8.1.9 Seating for the
public shall not be located within any mobile or temporary cooking vehicle.
[III. Amend Subparagraph
50.7.2.3.4 to replace "an approved company" with "a gas fitter
certified by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation"
and add the following: The certification documentation shall consist of the
following:
(1) The name of the certified gas fitter;
(2) The license or certification number that demonstrates the gas
fitter is approved to install, inspect, and maintain LP-gas systems;
(3) The corporate name of the mobile food service business;
(4) The identifying name on the side of the mobile food vehicle;
(5) The date of inspection;
(6) The vehicle tag number and VIN; and
(7) A signed statement by the certified gas fitter that reads:
"The LP-Gas system has been inspected for compliance with the current
edition of NFPA 58 and found to be in compliance with the provisions of the
code. In addition, leak detection has been conducted on the LP-Gas system
piping and the piping has been found to maintain integrity."]
PPPP. Delete Subsection
50.8.3 and replace with the following:
50.8.3 Tent and Canopy
Requirements
50.8.3.1 Temporary cooking
operations conducted in tents and under canopies shall comply with NFPA 102 and
Chapter 25.
50.8.3.2 All tent and canopy
material shall comply with the flame resistance requirements of Section 25.2.2.
50.8.3.3 Tents or canopies
where cooking equipment not protected in accordance with NFPA 96 is located
shall not be occupied by the public.
50.8.3.4 Tents or canopies
where cooking equipment not protected in accordance with NFPA 96 is located
shall be separated from other tents, canopies, structures, or vehicles by a
minimum of 10 feet (3050 millimeters) unless otherwise approved by the AHJ.
QQQQ. Amend Subparagraph
50.8.8.3.2 to replace “not be transported or stored inside the vehicle” with
“be secured in an upright position during transport and storage”.
.09 Fireworks and Explosive Materials.
The NFPA 1 Fire Code ([2018]2024
Edition) is incorporated by reference, except for the amendments in Regulation
.08 of this chapter and the following amendments:
A—E. (text unchanged)
F. NOTE: The content of this regulation is extracted text from NFPA
1, 2012 edition, by permission. Copyright © 2012 NFPA.
Amend Chapter 65 to add the following:
65.10.1.—65.10.2.1 (text
unchanged)
65.10.2.2 Retail sales of consumer fireworks shall be limited to
mercantile occupancies defined in [3.3.183.17]3.3.203.19
and NFPA 101.
65.10.2.3.—65.10.6.4.6
(text unchanged)
.14 Sale and Use of Heaters and Stoves.
A. Gasoline Stoves. The sale or use of gasoline stoves or other
similar fuel-burning cooking or heating appliances using Class I flammable
liquids as defined in NFPA 1 Fire Code ([2018]2024
Edition) and NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code ([2018]2024 Edition), is
prohibited unless the appliance has been tested and listed by a testing
laboratory accepted by the State Fire Marshal. The appliance shall be
installed, operated, and maintained in a safe manner in accordance with the
prescribed recommendation of the manufacturer and the conditions stated in the
listing by the respective testing laboratory.
B. (text unchanged)
ROLAND L. BUTLER, JR.
Secretary of State Police
Errata
COMAR 09.03.06
For:
(2) Amendments to Regulation .04 under COMAR 09.03.06
Read:
(2) Amendments to Regulations .02, .04, .06, and .16 under
COMAR 09.03.06
[25-03-22]
COMAR 32.02.01
At 51:25 Md. R. 1170 (December 13, 2024),
column 1, lines 4—6 from the top:
For: [A person] An applicant for, or a
holder of, a feasibility study approval, preliminary certificate, initial
certificate, or renewal certificate that is aggrieved by a denial of a
certificate of registration,
Read: [A person] An applicant for, or a holder of, a
feasibility study approval, preliminary certificate, initial certificate, or
renewal certificate that is aggrieved by a denial of a certificate of
registration,
At 51:25 Md. R. 1170 (December 13, 2024), column 2, lines
22—24 from the top:
For: [A person] An applicant for, or a holder of, a
feasibility study approval, preliminary certificate, initial certificate, or
renewal certificate that is aggrieved by a denial of a certificate of
registration,
Read: [A person] An applicant for, or a holder of, a
feasibility study approval, preliminary certificate, initial certificate, or
renewal certificate that is aggrieved by a denial of a certificate of
registration,
[25-3-23]
Special Documents
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN
COMMISSION
Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
AGENCY: Susquehanna River Basin Commission.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: This
notice lists Approvals by Rule for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin
Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
DATES:
December 1 – 31, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg,
PA 17110-1788.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jason E. Oyler, General Counsel and Secretary
to the Commission, telephone: (717)
238-0423, ext. 1312; fax: (717)
238-2436; e-mail: joyler@srbc.net.
Regular mail inquiries may be sent to the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION: This notice lists the projects, described
below, receiving approval for the consumptive use of water pursuant to the
Commission’s approval by rule process set forth in 18 CFR §806.22 (e) and (f)
for the time period specified above.
Approvals By Rule
- Issued Under 18 CFR 806.22(e):
1. TE
Connectivity Corporation; Pad ID: Lickdale Facility; ABR-202412004; Union Township, Lebanon County, Pa.; Consumptive Use
of Up to 0.0800 mgd; Approval Date: December 30, 2024.
2. LSC
Communications US, LLC; Pad ID: Lancaster East Plant; ABR-202412005; City Of
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 0.1500 mgd; Approval
Date: December 30, 2024.
Approvals By Rule
- Issued Under 18 CFR 806.22(f):
1. EQT ARO LLC; Pad ID: COP Tract 027B Pad B;
ABR-202412001; McHenry Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to
5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 4, 2024.
2. RENEWAL - Chesapeake Appalachia, L.L.C.;
Pad ID: Bacorn; ABR-201408003.R2; Overton Township, Bradford County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 4, 2024.
3. RENEWAL - Coterra Energy Inc.; Pad ID: Elk
Lake School District P1;
ABR-201908006.R1; Dimock Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of
Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 4, 2024.
4. RENEWAL - PPG Operations LLC; Pad ID:
Whitetail Gun & Rod Club #1; ABR-20090418.R3; Goshen Township, Clearfield
County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 0.9000 mgd; Approval Date: December 4,
2024.
5. Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive
Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 4, 2024.
6. Gamble Township, Lycoming County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 4, 2024.
7. RENEWAL - Coterra Energy Inc.; Pad ID: Teel
P5; ABR-20090542.R3; Springville Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive
Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 13, 2024.
8. ABR-20090606.R3; Mifflin Township, Lycoming
County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 13,
2024.
9. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC;
Pad ID: KLEIN (01 014) R; ABR-20090810.R3; Armenia Township, Bradford County,
Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 13, 2024.
10. RENEWAL - Seneca Resources Company, LLC;
Pad ID: B09-I; ABR-201912001.R1; Shippen Township, Cameron County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 13, 2024.
11. RENEWAL - EXCO Resources (PA), LLC; Pad
ID: Barto Unit #1H, #2H; ABR-20090514.R3; Penn Township, Lycoming County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 8.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 23, 2024.
12. RENEWAL - EXCO Resources (PA), LLC; Pad
ID: Litke (14H, 15H, 16H); ABR-20090431.R3; Burnside Township, Centre County,
Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 23, 2024.
13. RENEWAL - EXCO Resources (PA), LLC; Pad
ID: Litke (7H & 8H); ABR-20090426.R3; Burnside Township, Centre County,
Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 23, 2024.
14. RENEWAL - EXCO Resources (PA), LLC; Pad
ID: Litke 1H, 2H; ABR-20090425.R3; Burnside Township, Centre County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 23, 2024.
15. RENEWAL - EXCO Resources (PA), LLC; Pad
ID: Zinck Unit # 1 Pad; ABR-201908014.R1; Watson Township, Lycoming County,
Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 23, 2024.
16. RENEWAL - Range Resources - Appalachia,
LLC; Pad ID: Roup 1H - 2H; ABR-201407018.R2; Mifflin Township, Lycoming County,
Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: December 23, 2024.
17. RENEWAL - Chesapeake Appalachia, L.L.C.;
Pad ID: CSI; ABR-20091112.R3; Burlington Township, Bradford County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 24, 2024.
18. RENEWAL - Chesapeake Appalachia, L.L.C.;
Pad ID: Doss; ABR-20091109.R3; Albany Township, Bradford County, Pa.;
Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: December 24, 2024
.
Authority: Public Law 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et
seq., 18 CFR parts 806 and 808.
JASON E. OYLER,
General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission.
Dated: January 14, 2025
[25-03-08]
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
Grandfathering Registration Notice
AGENCY: Susquehanna River Basin
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This notice lists
Grandfathering Registration for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin
Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
DATES: December 1-31, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Susquehanna River Basin
Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1788.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason
E. Oyler, General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission, telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 1312; fax: (717) 238-2436; e-mail: joyler@srbc.gov. Regular mail inquiries may be
sent to the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice lists GF Registration for projects, described below, pursuant to 18 CFR
Part 806, Subpart E, for the time period specified above:
1. Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission –
Cooperative Hatcheries and Nurseries, GF Certificate No. GF-202412282, various
municipalities and counties, Pa.; see Addendum; Reissue Date: December 12, 2024.
2. New Enterprise
Stone & Lime Co., Inc. – Roaring Spring Quarry, GF Certificate No.
GF-202412283, Taylor Township, Blair County, Pa.; Quarry Sump, Halter Creek 1,
Well 1, Well 2, and Well 3 (M4); Reissue Date: December 12, 2024.
3. Dover Township –
Public Water Supply System, GF Certificate No. GF-202412284, Dover Township,
York County, Pa.; Wells 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; Reissue Date: December 26, 2024.
4. Tallman Family Farms, L.L.C., GF Certificate
No. GF-202412285, Porter Township, Schuylkill County, Pa.; Wiconisco Creek #2,
Bohr Pond, and Wiconisco Creek GET ZIM; Reissue Date: December 26, 2024.
5. Heidelberg
Materials Northeast LLC – Oak Hall Quarry, GF Certificate No. GF-202412286,
College Township, Centre County, Pa.; Well 1; Issue Date: December 27, 2024.
Authority: Public Law 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et
seq., 18 CFR parts 806 and 808.
Dated: January 14,
2025.
JASON E. OYLER,
General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission.
[25-03-09]
WATER AND SCIENCE
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATION
General Permit for Discharges from Stormwater Associated with
Industrial Activity
The Maryland
Department of the Environment (“Department”) is amending the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) GENERAL PERMIT FOR DISCHARGES FROM
STORMWATER ASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY (NPDES Permit No. MDR0000,
Discharge Permit No. 20-SW) (“20-SW permit”), which authorizes the discharge of
stormwater associated with industrial activity to waters of the State.
The 20-SW permit was
issued on November 8, 2022 and became effective on February 1, 2023. The
Department's final determination for the 20-SW permit was challenged in the
Circuit Court for Baltimore County (case numbers C-03-CV-22-005075,
C-03-CV-22-005086, C-03-CV-22-005087). In these cases, the Department
agreed to a limited remand to accept comments on three sections of the 20-SW
permit: No Exposure Certification – Part I.F, Comprehensive Site Compliance
Evaluation – Part V.A.2.b., and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Requirements – Part III.C.
The remainder of the
20-SW permit is final and was not opened for public comment. The
Department accepted comments on these sections of the 20-SW permit from August
23, 2023 through November 25, 2023. The Department also held a
public hearing to accept comments on September 28, 2023.
The Department has
evaluated the comments received during the public comment period
and amended the 20-SW permit accordingly. The State Discharge Permit
number for the amended permit is 20-SWA.
The revisions in the
Department’s final determination are listed below:
Part I.F. – This
section has been updated to reflect 40 CFR § 122.26(g) Additionally,
each no exposure certification must include the facility’s size, EJ Score, and
identify if the facility is in the flood plain.
Part V.A.2.b. – Each
facility in an overburdened community—a census tract where the EJ Score equals
or exceeds 0.76 (76%)—must now submit its Annual Site Evaluation to the
Department. Annual reports may be uploaded to NetDMR, emailed to the
Department’s Industrial Stormwater Permits Division, or submitted through an
eNOI system once established by the Department.
Part III.C. – Two
cross references were added to Part III.B.a.viii (Control Measure Selection and
Design Considerations), and Part I.C.5 (documentation for new facilities
discharging to impaired watersheds). The Department has posted the referenced
documentation on the Department’s website.
Any person that meets
the requirements in §1-601(c) of the Environment Article may file a petition
for judicial review of this final determination. Petitions for judicial
review must be filed within 30 days after publication of this notice in accordance
with §1-605 of the Environment Article and the Maryland Rules.
The final permit,
response to comments, and associated documentation may be viewed and printed on
the Department’s website—https://mdewwp.page.link/ISW.
Persons may also schedule an appointment to view copies of the final
permit and associated file by contacting Paul Hlavinka at
paul.hlavinka@maryland.gov. Copies may be purchased for $0.36 per page.
Any questions
regarding this notice of final determination should be directed to Mr. Hlavinka
or Casey Leach at paul.hlavinka@maryland.gov, casey.leach@maryland.gov or by telephone at (410) 537-3323 between
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
[25-03-18]
WATER AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION
Water Quality Certification 24-WQC-0031
Marizo &
Roanna De Spirito
℅ Lane
Engineering, LLC
Attn: Sarah Freund
117 Bay Street
Easton, MD 21601
Add’l. Info: Pursuant to COMAR 26.08.02.10F(3)(c), The Maryland
Department of the Environment is providing notice of its issuance of a Water
Quality Certification 24-WQC-0031.
Location: On Long
Haul Creek at 9001 St. Michaels Road, Talbot County.
Description of Authorized Work: Mechanically dredge
a 195-foot long by 20-foot wide irregularly shaped spur channel and 75-foot long by 56-foot wide irregularly
shaped basin to a depth of 3 feet below mean low water; and deposit
approximately 440 cubic yards of dredged material on an approved upland
disposal site located at 13131 Ocean Gateway, Queen Anne, MD 21657; and to
provide for periodic maintenance dredging for six years.
The WQC and its attachments
may be viewed at the following link: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Water/WetlandsandWaterways/Pages/WQC.aspx
Appeal of Final Decision. This
Water Quality Certification is a final agency decision. Any person aggrieved by
the Department’s decision to issue this WQC may appeal such decision in
accordance with COMAR 26.08.02.10F(4). A request for appeal shall be filed with
the Department within 30 days of publication of the final decision and specify
in writing the reason why the final decision should be reconsidered. A request
for appeal shall be submitted to: Secretary of the Environment, Maryland
Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230.
Any request for an appeal does not stay the effectiveness of this WQC.
Contact: Michaela Harrington at
michaela.harrington@maryland.gov or 410-537-4182
[25-03-24]
MARYLAND HEALTH CARE
COMMISSION
SCHEDULE FOR CERTIFICATE OF
CONFORMANCE REVIEWS
PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION SERVICES
The Maryland Health Care Commission hereby provides notice of
the review schedule for a Certificate of Conformance application for the
establishment of a primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) program and
for the establishment of an elective PCI program. This schedule supersedes the
schedules previously published in the Maryland
Register. Letters of intent and
applications by acute care general hospitals for a Certificate of Conformance to
establish a primary or elective PCI program may only be received and
reviewed according to this published schedule.
All letters of intent and applications should be emailed to mhcc.confilings@maryland.gov.. For further information regarding this review
schedule or procedures, contact Eileen Fleck, Chief, Acute Care Policy and
Planning, at eileen.fleck@maryland.gov or 410-764-3287.
PRIMARY
PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION SERVICES
|
Letter of
Intent Due Date
|
Application
Submission Date
|
|
August 22, 2025
|
September 26, 2025
|
ELECTIVE PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY
INTERVENTION SERVICES
|
Letter of
Intent Due Date
|
Application
Submission Date
|
|
August 22, 2025
|
September 26, 2025
|
A hospital
shall have been providing primary PCI services for at least two years before
seeking a Certificate of Conformance to provide elective PCI services, unless
the hospital is located in a part of Maryland that does not have sufficient
access to primary PCI services.
Therefore, this review schedule for a Certificate of Conformance for
elective PCI services is applicable only to Holy Cross Hospital of Silver
Spring. An application to establish
primary PCI and elective PCI services simultaneously based on insufficient
access to emergency PCI services is not subject to this review schedule and may
be filed at any time.
[25-03-11]
General Notices
Notice
of ADA Compliance
The State of Maryland is committed to
ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in
public meetings. Anyone planning to
attend a meeting announced below who wishes to receive auxiliary aids,
services, or accommodations is invited to contact the agency representative at
least 48 hours in advance, at the telephone number listed in the notice or
through Maryland Relay.
BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
Subject: Public Meeting
Date and Time: March 4, 2025,
9—11a.m.
Place: 100
South Charles Street, Tower 1, Baltimore, MD 21201,
Contact: Christopher Dorsey
410-230-6318
[25-03-12]
BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY
Subject: Public Hearing
Date and Time: March 4, 2025,
10:30—11:30a.m.
Place: 100
South Charles Street, Tower 1, Baltimore, MD 21201
Contact: Christopher Dorsey
410-230-6318
[25-03-13]
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Subject: Other Public Notice of Air Quality Rules and
Regulations Process
Add'l. Info: The Maryland Department of the Environment gives notice that, in
accordance with §2-303 of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland,
all public hearing notices regarding air quality regulation changes will be
posted in the Maryland Register and on the Department’s website throughout the
year. Periodically, when the Department has a regulatory change to the Code of
Maryland Regulations (COMAR), announcements will be published in the Maryland
Register and at the Department’s website 30 days prior to a public hearing.
Please
visit the Department of the Environment's, Air and Radiation Management
Administration website at: http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/regulations/air/Pages/reqcomments.aspx
For more information or to arrange for receipt of future public notices via
mail or email, call/e-mail:
Carolyn A.
Jones, Division Chief, Air Quality Regulations Division
Air Quality
Planning Program, Air and Radiation Management Administration, Department of
the Environment
1800
Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1720 Telephone: 410
537-4210
Email:
carolyna.jones@maryland.gov
Contact: Carolyn A. Jones
(410) 537-4210
[25-03-07]
FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Subject: Public Meeting
Date and Time: February 20, 2025,
10 a.m.
Place: Eastport
Fire Station, 914 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD
Add'l. Info: Portions of the meeting may be held in closed
session. If public schools are CLOSED in
Anne Arundel County, the meeting and any appeals will be rescheduled.
Contact: Heidi Ritchie
877-890-0199
[25-03-06]
FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Subject: Public Hearing on Regulations
Date and Time: February 20, 2025,
11 a.m.
Place: Eastport
Fire Station, 914 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD
Add'l. Info: Hearing on proposed
amendments to COMAR 29.06.01 as published in the February 7 edition of the
Maryland Register. Check the
Commission's website for any changes due to inclement weather: https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/StateFirePreventionCommission.aspx
Contact: Heidi Ritchie
877-890-0199
[25-03-16]
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/STATE COMMUNITY/HEALTH
WORKER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Subject: Public Meeting
Date and Time: February 24, 2025,
1— 3 p.m.
Place: This is a virtual meeting held via Google Meet. Please
see details below. , MD
Add'l. Info: The Maryland CHW State Advisory Committee meets quarterly. Members of the
public are welcome to attend, but are requested to pre-register with this link.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenbz-qRQYU_TQoF6LQJiP4-q0a1EvWPKz4R4RS2GG5KvxT4g/viewform?gxids=7757 The Google Meet link and call in line are available on
the Maryland CHW State Advisory Committee webpage at https://pophealth.health.maryland.gov/Community-Health-Workers/Pages/Advisory-Committee.aspx.
Contact: Tina Backe
443-401-7531
[25-03-21]
MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION
Subject: Public Meeting
Date and Time: February 20, 2025,
1— 4 p.m.
Place: 4160 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Add'l. Info: Meeting will by hybrid. Please register to attend
virtually at https://mhcc.maryland.gov
Contact: Valerie Wooding
410-764-3570
[25-03-01]
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION
Subject: Public Meeting
Date and Time: February 27, 2025,
10 a.m.— 12 p.m.
Place: Montgomery
Business Park, 1800 Washington Blvd - Ste 330, Baltimore, MD
Add'l. Info: The commission meeting will be held in person and
virtual. The link to the livestream will be available the day of the meeting on
the website - https://www.mdgaming.com/commission-meeting-2-27-2025/
Contact: Kathy Lingo
410-230-8790
[25-03-04]
STATE COLLECTION AGENCY LICENSING BOARD
Subject: Public Meeting
Date and Time: March 11, 2025,
2—3 p.m. Thereafter, the public meetings will take place the second Tuesday of
every month, accessed via the Google Meet information below.
Place: Google
Meet joining info: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ahz-mgnk-jsu
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 530-738-1353‬ PIN: ‪815
799 863‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ahz-mgnk-jsu?pin=1097700804795
Add'l. Info: If necessary, the Board will convene in a closed session
to seek the advice of counsel or review confidential materials, pursuant to
General Provisions Article, Maryland Annotated Code §3-305.
Contact: Ayanna Daugherty
410-230-6019
[25-03-17]
BOARD OF WATERWORKS AND WASTE SYSTEMS OPERATORS
Subject: Public Meeting
Date and Time: February 20, 2025,
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Place: Online
via Google Chat — please visit the Board’s webpage at: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Permits/EnvironmentalBoards/Pages/BWW.aspx for meeting details., Baltimore, MD
Add'l. Info: A portion of this meeting may be held in closed session
Contact: J. Martin Fuhr
410-537-3588
[25-03-03]
BOARD OF WELL DRILLERS
Subject: Public Meeting
Date and Time: February 26, 2025,
9:00 a.m.—1 p.m.
Place: Maryland
Department of the Environment
1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
Add'l. Info: Liberty Conference Room
A portion of this meeting may be held in closed session.
Contact: Amanda R. Redmiles
410-537-4466
[25-03-02]