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HB 1137

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

Residential-in-Commercial-Zone Laws - Study (Bring Back Main Street Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1137
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee Economic Matters; Education, Energy, and the Environment
House of Delegates enrolled 2026-05-15
Business / Commerce Housing
Summary

Requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to study and make recommendations regarding laws to require certain local jurisdiction to allow certain residential or mixed-use developments as a permitted use on certain parcels or lots zoned for commercial use; and requiring the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.

Sponsor
Delegate Allen
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-15 Status enrolled
2026-05-15 Latest Action In the House - Returned Passed
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