MD HB1221

Short-term rental hosts must post evacuation diagrams and emergency phone numbers, provide working fire extinguishers, and install interconnected smoke alarms that are audible in all sleeping areas

Smoke alarms must be replaced if they stop functioning, are more than 10 years old, or lack a production date on the device

Booking services (like Airbnb) must notify hosts of fire safety requirements and collect compliance documentation for each rental unit

Counties and Baltimore City must require annual inspections of all short-term rental units by July 1, 2028, and may establish inspection fees or delegate to certified third-party inspectors

State Fire Marshal must report to the General Assembly by October 1, 2028 on compliance data submitted by local jurisdictions