MD HB254

Public libraries cannot require individuals experiencing homelessness to provide a current address before issuing a library card

Recipients of Department of Housing and Community Development grants and loans for affordable housing cannot require homeless individuals to provide a current address as a condition of eligibility on residential applications

The Department of Housing and Community Development and public housing agencies cannot require homeless individuals to provide a current address as a condition of eligibility for housing assistance payments

Counties and municipalities cannot require employees who are experiencing homelessness to provide a current address as a condition of employment

"Individual experiencing homelessness" is defined using the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act definition; the act takes effect October 1, 2025