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SB 127 — Maryland

Baltimore County Food Desert Study

Requiring, on or before November 30, 2026, the Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct a study and make recommendations on reducing food deserts in Baltimore County and submit its findings and recommendations to the Senate Committee on Education, Energy, and Environment, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House Environment and Transportation Committee.

Latest action: Withdrawn by Sponsor · Feb 16, 2026

WithdrawnBaltimore CountyBoundariesFoodFood InsecurityHousing and Community DevelopmentHousing and Community Development, Department ofPlans and ProposalsReportsRetail SalesRevenue and TaxesStudiesSunset

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: Finance (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Oct 8, 2025 · Senate

  2. First Reading Finance

    Jan 14, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 21, 2026 · Senate

  4. Hearing canceled

    Jan 29, 2026 · Senate

  5. Withdrawn by Sponsor

    Feb 16, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Johnny Salling

No recorded floor votes yet.

Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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