Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Variances - Alterations
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Variances - Alterations” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering certain standards and requirements for variances from land use requirements under the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 2, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
The numbers
5
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Chair, Environment and Transportation CommitteeCritical Area CommissionDelegate BehlerDelegate SteinDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 79 (as of Aug 30, 2026).