MD HB1125

Requires state agencies to complete community engagement plans and outreach activities for capital projects exceeding $2,000,000 or including structures over 75 feet in height, on state property or using state funds

Mandates outreach to all residences, businesses, and organizations within a 1-mile radius of the project, including mailed notice at least 45 days before project approval, public meetings with virtual options, and a 30-day public comment period

Community engagement plans must include plain language project summaries, maps of affected areas, environmental/public health considerations, project timelines, and contact information for public inquiries

State agencies must submit community engagement reports to the Department of Budget and Management by October 1 annually, beginning in 2027, with compiled reports due to the General Assembly and local governments by December 1

Exempts miscellaneous grant programs and local legislative initiatives from the requirements; effective date July 1, 2026