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Maryland General Assembly · SB0197 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 111 (Chapter 111)

Land Use - Comprehensive and General Plans - Alteration of Elements

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Officially: “Land Use - Comprehensive and General Plans - Alteration of Elements Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Altering the required elements of comprehensive and general plans for charter counties and other local jurisdictions; establishing requirements and guidelines for each element; requiring certain State agencies to provide charter counties and other local jurisdictions with assistance and information relevant to the preparation of each element; and applying the Act prospectively.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 21, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 19, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 21, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Mar 31, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 15, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment CommitteePlanningDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 111 (as of Aug 30, 2026).