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MD HB1164

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Feldmark

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties and municipalities are prohibited from enacting or enforcing local laws designed to prevent individuals from resting or sleeping in public spaces

  • Individuals may protect themselves from the elements in any manner that does not obstruct use of or access to private property

  • Sleeping in a legally parked vehicle cannot be prohibited by local jurisdictions

  • The legislation adds Section 1-1321 to the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Counties and Municipalities - Homelessness - Local Laws (Right to Rest Act)

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2025

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