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Maryland General Assembly · HB0235 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 597 (Chapter 597)

Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program - Local Approval Requirement

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Officially: “Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program - Local Approval Requirement Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Altering from 45 to 15 the number of days that a political subdivision has to approve or deny a certain application for financial assistance under the Neighborhood Business Development Program from the Department of Housing and Community Development.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 2, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 22, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 23, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 22, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Economic Matters CommitteeHousing and Community DevelopmentDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 597 (as of Aug 30, 2026).