HB 1296 — Maryland

Preliminary Subdivision and Site Plans – Safe School Route Reports – Requirement

Requiring a certain developer to prepare and submit a certain report concerning safe school routes, subject to certain requirements, as part of a preliminary subdivision or site plan; and prohibiting a local jurisdiction from granting a preliminary subdivision or site plan approval except under certain circumstances.

Latest action: Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) · Feb 17, 2026

In committeeBaltimore CityBicyclesBoundariesBuilding PermitsChartered CountiesConstructionCountiesEducationEducation, Boards ofEvaluations and ReviewsHighwaysLocal Government - GenerallyPedestriansPlans and ProposalsPrimary SchoolsPublic SchoolsReportsResidential PropertySafetySchool BusesSecondary SchoolsSidewalksSigns and BillboardsStandards and Best PracticesTraffic RegulationTransportation, Department ofZoning and Planning

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Economic Matters (House of Delegates); Ways and Means (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Economic Matters and Ways and Means
Feb 12, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
Feb 17, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Jen Terrasa, Terri Hill, Dana Jones, Mary Lehman, Vaughn Stewart

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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