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StateMarylandTo Governor
HB 548: Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act)
Dylan Behler
HB 548 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 591 (updated May 26, 2026).
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Low
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The act seeks to standardize and accelerate residential permit application processes throughout Maryland to create more predictability for builders.
Who is affected
Residential developers, local municipal government permitting offices, and prospective homebuyers.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was approved by the Governor on May 26, 2026, and is now Chapter 591.
Potential benefits
Potential for reduced construction lead times and increased predictability in the housing development pipeline.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential loss of local municipal oversight, risk of administrative burdens on local government, and uncertainty regarding the balance between housing speed and development quality.
What is still unknown
The specific mechanisms for streamlining, the impact on local zoning ordinances, and whether existing health, safety, or environmental review periods remain intact.
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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