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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing that a "qualified project" is a certain residential project that has been subject to retaliatory downzoning; requiring a local jurisdiction to allow the density of a certain qualified project to exceed the density otherwise authorized; and permitting a certain qualified project to consist of certain types of developments with certain density limits under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that a "qualified project" is a residential development that has been subjected to "retaliatory downzoning," which means a local government official has taken actions to reduce the permitted residential density of a project or property after publicly opposing it or in a manner inconsistent with planning department recommendations. The bill requires local jurisdictions to permit qualified projects to exceed the density limits otherwise allowed in a zone, allowing for increased density in single-family, multifamily, and even nonresidential or mixed-use zones under specific conditions, including requirements for a certain percentage of affordable dwelling units.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/12/2026 ) (on 03/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1517?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1517f.pdf |
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