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MD HB848
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dana Stein
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AI Summary
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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
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Authorizes trash and recycling materials awaiting scheduled collection to be placed in corridors and exits, in accordance with the referenced NFPA provisions
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Changes terminology in existing law from "inimicable" to "harmful" when describing hazards to public safety that require correction
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Designated as an emergency bill, requiring three-fifths majority approval in both chambers and taking effect immediately upon enactment
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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