HB 778 — Maryland

Land Use - Middle Housing Options - Requirements

Establishing that certain local jurisdictions have an affirmative duty to create opportunities for housing by evaluating the suitability of vacant, unused, or underutilized commercial or industrial land for housing use; altering the requirements for the housing element of a certain comprehensive plan; requiring local jurisdictions to establish certain policies and adopt certain local laws to promote and encourage building middle housing units on certain land; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 9, 2026

In committeeAbandoned PropertyApplicants and ApplicationsBaltimore CityBuilding CodesChartered CountiesCommercial PropertyEvaluations and ReviewsHealthHousingHousing and Community DevelopmentIndustry and ManufacturingLaws and OrdinancesLocal Government - GenerallyLocal Government MandatesParkingPlans and ProposalsPublic WorksResidential PropertySafetySewageStandards and Best PracticesWaterZoning 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)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Economic Matters
Feb 4, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 9, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Nick Allen, Dylan Behler, 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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