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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the restrictions on a municipality, for a period following an annexation of land, to authorize the development of certain annexed land for certain land uses or certain densities without obtaining the express approval of the county in which the municipality is located; and altering the authority of a municipality to authorize certain land uses or certain densities for certain annexed land with the express approval of the county in which the municipality is located.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that when a municipality with existing planning and zoning authority annexes land, it gains exclusive control over planning, subdivision, and zoning in that newly acquired area, provided it already possessed these powers before the annexation. Crucially, for five years after annexation, the municipality cannot permit development of the annexed land for land uses or at densities significantly different from what was recommended in the county's or municipality's comprehensive plan at the time of annexation, unless the county's commissioners or council explicitly approve. This approval is also required for the municipality to place the annexed land into a zoning classification that allows for different land uses or densities than those recommended in the applicable comprehensive plan.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing (14:00:00 2/5/2026 ) (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0099?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0099f.pdf |
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