MD SB132

Short-term rental units and home amenities must comply with fire evacuation safety requirements and local health and safety provisions applicable to hotels in the same jurisdiction

Visual surveillance with prurient intent of individuals in short-term rentals or home amenities without consent is prohibited; these properties are also designated as public places where obstructing passage or disturbing the peace is a criminal offense

Baltimore City and county/municipal governments may adopt regulations on high-intensity short-term rental use in areas lacking adequate affordable housing, based on criteria including nights booked, infrastructure constraints, and owner-occupancy status

Owners must submit annual reports to the Comptroller by January 1 detailing the number of nights each short-term rental unit was rented and the number of times each home amenity was rented during the prior calendar year

Short-term rental platforms and units are included in the definition of "hotel" for purposes of county and municipal hotel rental tax, effective July 1, 2025