Legislation - SB0436

Title: Maryland Department of Labor - Study on Building Code Requirements for Single-Staircase Buildings
Sponsored by: Senator Waldstreicher
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

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:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0489

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/22/2025 Legislative Date 1/21/2025 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Department of Labor - Study on Building Code Requirements for Single-Staircase Buildings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/30/2025 Legislative Date 1/30/2025 Action Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/22/2025	1/21/2025	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Maryland Department of Labor - Study on Building Code Requirements for Single-Staircase Buildings
Senate	1/30/2025	1/30/2025	Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

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