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MD HB959

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Malcolm Ruff

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Natural Resources must establish Gwynns Falls State Park as a partnership park with Baltimore City, with no entrance fee permitted
  • Park System Capital Improvements and Acquisition Fund increased from $70 million to $74 million, with $4 million designated in FY 2028 for renovating the Trail Headquarters Office in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park as a visitor center
  • Governor must include $2,880,354 in the FY 2028 budget for park establishment and operations, plus $280,000 for an independent consultant to complete a comprehensive park master plan
  • Stakeholder advisory committee must be established with at least seven members representing Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, local advocacy groups, environmental organizations, historic preservation groups, and neighboring communities
  • Act takes effect June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Natural Resources - Establishment of Gwynns Falls State Park

Real Property

Last Action

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation2/6/2026

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