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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a person from disposing of yard waste collected on the grounds of a State building or State highway in single-use plastic container; requiring a person to collect yard waste on the grounds of a State building or State highway in a container that will not be discarded with the yard waste or in a compostable paper bag; and requiring all yard waste collected on the grounds of a State building or State highway to be disposed of in a certain manner under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill, effective October 1, 2026, prohibits individuals collecting yard waste (organic plant waste like leaves, grass clippings, and garden debris) from state buildings or state highways from using single-use plastic containers for disposal. Instead, they must use reusable containers or compostable paper bags. Furthermore, if a facility capable of accepting and willing to accept all collected yard waste is located within a 30-mile radius, all yard waste from state buildings and highways must be disposed of at an organics recycling facility, a natural wood waste recycling facility, or a state facility that can create mulch or soil amendments. This aims to promote more sustainable disposal practices for yard waste generated on state property.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0164?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0164t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0164_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0164f.pdf |
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