Maryland HB1221 establishes fire safety requirements for short-term rental units.

Maryland HB1221, also known as the Jillian and Lindsay Wiener Short-Term Rental Safety Act, mandates fire safety measures for short-term rental units. It requires hosts to post evacuation diagrams, emergency contact numbers, and provide fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. Booking services must inform hosts of these requirements. Counties and Baltimore City must enforce annual inspections by certified inspectors and report to the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal must report to the General Assembly on compliance and local regulations.

Maryland HB1221 establishes fire safety requirements for short-term rental units.

Maryland HB1221, also known as the Jillian and Lindsay Wiener Short-Term Rental Safety Act, mandates fire safety measures for short-term rental units. It requires hosts to post evacuation diagrams, emergency contact numbers, and provide fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. Booking services must inform hosts of these requirements. Counties and Baltimore City must enforce annual inspections by certified inspectors and report to the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal must report to the General Assembly on compliance and local regulations.