Maryland HB1459 requires owners or operators of stationary energy storage systems to fund specialized fire response training for local fire.

Maryland HB1459 mandates that owners or operators of stationary energy storage systems must cover the costs of specialized fire response training, including necessary equipment for battery energy fire suppression, for local fire departments with fire suppression duties in the area where the system is located. The State Fire Marshal is tasked with administering and enforcing this requirement and has the authority to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1459 requires owners or operators of stationary energy storage systems to fund specialized fire response training for local fire.

Maryland HB1459 mandates that owners or operators of stationary energy storage systems must cover the costs of specialized fire response training, including necessary equipment for battery energy fire suppression, for local fire departments with fire suppression duties in the area where the system is located. The State Fire Marshal is tasked with administering and enforcing this requirement and has the authority to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.