Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Trees
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Trees” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt certain ordinances to regulate the nonnative, highly invasive, deciduous hardwood tree known as tree of heaven and certain invasive trees; and authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to establish a bounty or native tree replacement program to incentivize the removal of tree of heaven and certain invasive trees.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 18, 2026
Hearing · Feb 10, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 2, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Senate Bills Amended in the House No. 6Senate · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 36, Voting Nay 6, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 4
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.27House · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 125, Voting Nay 6, Not Voting 5, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.48Senate · 2026-03-03 · Voting Yea 38, Voting Nay 7, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 209 (as of Sep 4, 2026).