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MD SB463

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Muse

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the authority of Maryland municipalities to prohibit vagrancy by removing "vagrancy" from the list of prohibited activities in Section 5-207 of the Local Government Article

  • Municipalities retain authority to prohibit vice, gambling, and houses of prostitution

  • Explicitly preserves municipal authority to enforce or adopt ordinances relating to disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, or trespass

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Municipalities - Vagrancy - Repeal of Authority to Prohibit

Municipal Corporations

Last Action

Motion Special Order until 3/17 (Senator Smith) Adopted

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings2/2/2026

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