HB 315

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 25, 2026.

Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-315
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Economic Matters; Judicial Proceedings
House of Delegates enacted 2026-06-25
Housing
Summary

Providing that a certain landlord may not refuse to rent to a prospective tenant who pays rent with the assistance of an income-based housing subsidy under certain circumstances, subject to a certain exception; establishing that a violation of the Act is a discriminatory housing practice and is subject to enforcement by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights; and requiring that a certain landlord offer a certain tenant the option of having positive rental payment history reported to a certain consumer reporting agency.

Sponsor
Delegate Stewart
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-15 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-25 Status enacted
2026-06-25 Latest Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 772
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