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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
Requiring Charles County to establish a rent increase limit for units occupied by seniors that is no greater than the Consumer Price Index; and defining "senior" as an individual who is at least the age required to receive full Social Security retirement benefits.
AI Summary
This bill requires Charles County to establish a limit on how much rent can be increased annually for rental units occupied by seniors, ensuring that any rent increase does not exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. A "senior" is defined as an individual who has reached the age at which they are eligible to receive full Social Security retirement benefits. This provision specifically applies only within Charles County and will take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
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/HB1497?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1497f.pdf |
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