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Maryland General Assembly · HB0315 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 772 (Chapter 772)

Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting

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Officially: “Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Providing that a certain landlord may not refuse to rent to a prospective tenant who pays rent with the assistance of an income-based housing subsidy under certain circumstances, subject to a certain exception; establishing that a violation of the Act is a discriminatory housing practice and is subject to enforcement by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights; and requiring that a certain landlord offer a certain tenant the option of having positive rental payment history reported to a certain c
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 14, 2026
Hearing · Feb 5, 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 with Amendments · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 21, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate Stewart
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 772 (as of Aug 30, 2026).