MD HB1196

Department of the Environment must develop and implement a Mobile Home Park Water Quality Testing Program by January 1, 2027, with testing completed at 25% of parks by 2028, 50% by 2029, 75% by 2030, and 100% by January 1, 2031

Testing priority goes to parks in census blocks where at least 40% of residents are racial or ethnic minorities, areas with known geological contaminants, parks with resident complaints, and parks using private or community water supplies

Park owners must notify residents within 5 days of receiving water quality violation results, post notices in English, Spanish, and other requested languages for at least 120 days, and submit remediation plans within 120 days

Department must develop a statewide action plan by January 1, 2028 to address water quality issues, including coordination with local agencies to identify funding sources for remediation

Park owners face administrative penalties up to $10,000 per violation and $5,000 for each successive month of continued violations, and may not pass compliance costs to residents or evict residents based on actions taken under the program