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HB 257

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 8, 2026.

Environment - Flood-Related Watershed Studies and Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-257
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Environment and Transportation
House of Delegates introduced 2026-05-08
Environment / Climate
Summary

Requiring, by January 1, 2028, and every 5 years thereafter, and after consultation with local jurisdictions and State agencies, the Department of the Environment to designate priority watersheds for the purpose of requiring subdivisions to conduct flood-related watershed studies; requiring a subdivision that contains a designated priority watershed to conduct a watershed study and submit the study to the Department for review and approval; specifying the required contents of a flood-related watershed study required under the Act; etc.

Sponsor
Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status introduced
2026-05-08 Latest Action In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation; Withdrawn
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