Legislation - SB0335

Title: Human Relations – Discrimination in Housing – Income–Based Housing Subsidies
Sponsored by: Senators Love, Charles, Henson, Hettleman, Lam, Muse, and Sydnor
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Providing that a certain landlord may not refuse to rent to a prospective tenant who pays rent with the assistance of an income-based housing subsidy under certain circumstances; providing that a certain landlord may collect financial information from a perspective tenant under certain circumstances; and providing that a violation of the Act is a discriminatory housing practice and is subject to enforcement by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights.

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Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0315

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/23/2026 Legislative Date 1/23/2026 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Human Relations – Discrimination in Housing – Income–Based Housing Subsidies Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/28/2026 Legislative Date 1/28/2026 Action Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/23/2026	1/23/2026	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Human Relations – Discrimination in Housing – Income–Based Housing Subsidies
Senate	1/28/2026	1/28/2026	Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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