DISSINTER

SB 264 — Maryland

Drinking Water - Regulation - Control and Prevention of Waterborne Disease

Establishing minimum detectable disinfectant residual level requirements, disinfectant residual testing requirements, and related requirements for the control of Legionella bacteria and other pathogens in the public water supply; requiring the Department of the Environment and the Department of Health, by October 1, 2027, to report to the Governor and General Assembly with recommendations for legislative action to control legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens in the public water supply of the State; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 23, 2026

In committeeAwareness and OutreachChemical TestsConstructionDataDisclosureEnvironmentEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental MattersHealthHealth, Department ofIndependent ContractorsInternetInvestigations and InquiriesLaboratoriesMedical ConditionsNatural ResourcesNoticesPenalties and SentencesPrivacyPublic HealthRecordsReportsRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsSafetyUtilitiesVulnerable AdultsWaterWater PollutionWeights and Measures

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: Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Jan 19, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 23, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Ben Brooks

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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