Legislation - HB0489

Title: Maryland Department of Labor - Study on Building Code Requirements for Single-Staircase Buildings
Sponsored by: Delegate Stewart
Status: In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation
Analysis

Synopsis

Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to study building code requirements for single-staircase buildings in the State and other States and analyze best practices when drafting building code requirements; requiring the Department to make legislative and regulatory recommendations for the purpose of increasing the affordable housing supply by reducing barriers to multifamily housing development; and requiring the Department to report to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2025.

Committees

Original:: Environment and Transportation

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/20/2025 Legislative Date 1/20/2025 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Department of Labor - Study on Building Code Requirements for Single-Staircase Buildings Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	1/20/2025	1/20/2025	First Reading Environment and Transportation
			Text - First - Maryland Department of Labor - Study on Building Code Requirements for Single-Staircase Buildings

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