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MD HB848

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dana Stein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Fire Prevention Commission to incorporate Sections 30.7.5 and 31.7.5 of the National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code (2024 Edition) into Maryland's State Fire Prevention Code

  • Authorizes trash and recycling materials awaiting scheduled collection to be placed in corridors and exits, in accordance with the referenced NFPA provisions

  • Changes terminology in existing law from "inimicable" to "harmful" when describing hazards to public safety that require correction

  • Designated as an emergency bill, requiring three-fifths majority approval in both chambers and taking effect immediately upon enactment

  • Amends Section 6-206(a) of the Public Safety Article in the Annotated Code of Maryland

Legislative Description

Public Safety – State Fire Prevention Code – Trash and Recyclable Materials

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment3/12/2026
Environment and Transportation2/4/2026

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