Maryland HB405: Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Documents - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment

What the bill says

An act concerning Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Documents - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment FOR the purpose of prohibiting provisions of the governing documents of a condominium or homeowners association from unreasonably restricting the governing body of the condominium or homeowners association from installing or authorizing the installation of electric vehicle recharging equipment…

From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:

AN ACT concerning Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Documents - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment FOR the purpose of prohibiting provisions of the governing documents of a condominium or homeowners association from unreasonably restricting the governing body of the condominium or homeowners association from installing or authorizing the installation of electric vehicle recharging equipment; establishing that the installation or authorization of installation of electric vehicle recharging equipment by a governing body is subject to the ordinary certain budget processes of the condominium or homeowners association and requiring the governing body to consider the availability of sufficient parking to meet the needs of the community before installation or authorization; applying this Act retroactively; authorizing the governing body of a condominium or homeowners association to grant a certain license; and generally relating to electric vehicle recharging equipment in condominiums and homeowners associations. BY adding to Article - Real Property Section 11-111.6 and 11B-111.13 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 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 - Real Property 11-111.6. (A) IN THIS SECTION, "ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGING EQUIPMENT" HAS THE MEANING STATED IN § 11-111.4 OF THIS SUBTITLE. (B) A RECORDED COVENANT OR RESTRICTION, A PROVISION IN A DECLARATION, OR A PROVISION IN THE BYLAWS …

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Sponsors

• Jennifer Terrasa (D, 13) · primary sponsor
• Regina Boyce (D, HD-043)
• Jessica Feldmark (D, 12A)
• Aaron Kaufman (D, HD-018)
• Marc Korman (D, 16)
• Mary Lehman (D, HD-021)
• Sheila Ruth (D, 44B)
• Deni Taveras (D, 47B)

Latest actions

1. May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 753
2. April 13, 2026: Returned Passed
3. April 13, 2026: Third Reading Passed (32-11)
4. April 9, 2026: Second Reading Passed
5. April 9, 2026: Favorable Adopted
6. April 9, 2026: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
7. March 25, 2026: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
8. March 23, 2026: Referred Judicial Proceedings
9. March 21, 2026: Third Reading Passed (94-28)
10. March 20, 2026: Second Reading Passed with Amendments

Votes

• Third Reading Passed (32-11) (April 13, 2026): 32 yea, 11 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (94-28) (March 21, 2026): 94 yea, 28 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB405?

HB405 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Documents - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment.

What does HB405 do?

In its own words: An act concerning Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Documents - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment FOR the purpose of prohibiting provisions of the governing documents of a condominium or homeowners association from unreasonably restricting the governing body of the condominium or homeowners association from installing or authorizing the installation of electric vehicle recharging equipment…

What is the status of HB405?

Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 753 (May 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB405?

Jennifer Terrasa (D, 13), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB405?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0405?ys=2026RS