StateMaryland

SB 829: Residential-in-Commercial-Zone Laws - Study (Bring Back Main Street Act)

Jeff WaldstreicherTo Governor

SB 829 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 725 (updated May 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

Residential-in-Commercial-Zone Laws - Study (Bring Back Main Street Act). Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • potential for improved commercial viability
  • examines mixed-use development incentives

Risks

  • research phase may delay actionable reform

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • addresses housing supply through zoning research
  • supports community revitalization

Risks

  • study findings may not lead to immediate policy shifts
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Study completion does not guarantee legislative change

Limitation

Analysis based strictly on OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 725

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Enacted

Upcoming
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