SB274

Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations and Discriminatory Effect

Chamber Passed·3/20/26

Maryland SB274 updates fair housing regulations to protect against discrimination and ensure fair housing practices.

Maryland SB274 updates the state's fair housing regulations to protect against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status. The bill mandates that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer its programs to affirmatively further fair housing. It requires political subdivisions and housing authorities to take actions that further fair housing, while allowing them to choose their methods.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–11 · Mar 20
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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11 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 2

2:30 PM

House Economic Matters Hearing

Feb 3

2:00 PM

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments

Apr 13

Senate

Senate Requests House Recede

Apr 13

Senate

Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Sydnor, Henson and West)