Bill > HB135

This bill allows the governing body of a political subdivision, which is a local government entity like a county or municipality, to designate noncontiguous blighted areas as development districts, meaning areas that are run-down and in need of revitalization. A blighted area is defined as one where most buildings have declined in usefulness due to age or other factors, making them beyond simple repair. This change specifically permits the designation of these noncontiguous blighted areas as development districts, even in Baltimore City, and clarifies that the definition of a "development district" can include areas that are not physically connected but are still designated for development purposes.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0135?ys=2026RS