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HB 99 — Maryland

Municipalities - Annexed Land - Land Use and Density

Altering the restrictions on a municipality, for a period following an annexation of land, to authorize the development of certain annexed land for certain land uses or certain densities without obtaining the express approval of the county in which the municipality is located; and altering the authority of a municipality to authorize certain land uses or certain densities for certain annexed land with the express approval of the county in which the municipality is located.

Latest action: Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. · Jan 26, 2026

In committeeAnnexationCountiesLocal Government - GenerallyMunicipal CorporationsMunicipalitiesPlans and ProposalsSmart GrowthZoning and Planning

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Government, Labor, and Elections (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Oct 9, 2025 · House of Delegates

  2. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.

    Jan 26, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Matthew Schindler, Kris Fair

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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