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HB 239

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 17, 2026.

Land Use - Zoning - Limitations (Starter and Silver Homes Act of 2026).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-239
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Economic Matters
House of Delegates introduced 2026-04-17
Housing
Summary

Prohibiting local jurisdictions from adopting or enforcing certain zoning provisions relating to lot size, dimensions, setback requirements, lot coverage, and design or architectural elements for certain single-family homes; prohibiting local jurisdictions from prohibiting certain housing types in certain zones; and prohibiting local jurisdictions from prohibiting certain subdivisions of certain lot types.

Sponsor
Chair, Economic Matters Committee
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status introduced
2026-04-17 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
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