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MD HB1497

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Charles County must establish an annual rent increase limit for rental units occupied by seniors, capped at no greater than the Consumer Price Index for the Washington Metropolitan Area

  • "Senior" is defined as an individual who has reached the age required to receive full Social Security retirement benefits

  • The rent increase limit applies to increases relative to the base rent (the rent in effect under the current lease)

  • Applies only to Charles County, adding Section 8-209.2 to the Real Property Article of Maryland law

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Charles County - Rent Stabilization - Seniors

Local Government Mandates

Last Action

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Matters2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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