Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB872: Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Rental Dwelling Unit - Definition
Status: Signed into law, April 28, 2026
Altering the definition of "rental dwelling unit" for purposes of provisions of law governing the reduction of lead risk in housing.
What the bill says
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…
From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:
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; Ch. 225 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND (iii) An area which is …
Sponsors
- Mary Washington (D, 43) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 225
- : Returned Passed
- : Third Reading Passed (99-36)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Economic Matters
- : Referred Economic Matters
- : Third Reading Passed (45-0)
- : Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Adopted
- : Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (99-36) (April 13, 2026): 99 yea, 36 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (45-0) (March 19, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB872?
- SB872 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Rental Dwelling Unit - Definition.
- What does SB872 do?
- In its own words: 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…
- What is the status of SB872?
- Signed into law as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 225 (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB872?
- Mary Washington (D, 43).
- Where is the official record for SB872?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0872?ys=2026RS
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