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WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 225
Chapter 225
(Senate Bill 872)
AN ACT concerning
Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing – Rental Dwelling Unit – Definition
FOR the purpose of altering the definition of “rental dwelling unit” for purposes of
provisions of law governing the reduction of lead risk in housing; and generally
relating to the reduction of lead risk in housing.
BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article – Environment
Section 6–801(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2013 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – Environment
Section 6–801(u)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2013 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article – Environment
6–801.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(u) (1) “Rental dwelling unit” means a room or group of rooms that form a
single [independent] habitable rental unit for permanent occupation by one or more
individuals that has living facilities with, OR ACCESS TO, permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
(2) “Rental dwelling unit” does not include:
(i) An area not used for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or
sanitation, such as an unfinished basement;
(ii) A unit within a hotel, motel, or similar seasonal or transient
facility;
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Ch. 225 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND
(iii) An area which is secured and inaccessible to occupants; or
(iv) A unit which is not offered for rent.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2026.
Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2026.
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