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HB 1178·MD·house

Municipalities - Annexation - Limitations

Signed into LawFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Harrison
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 303

Apr 10, 2026

Summary

The bill prohibits cities and towns from adding property that lies in a different state legislative district unless they first obtain consent from the General Assembly members representing that district. It also requires consent before annexing land owned by the federal government, the state, its political subdivisions, or tax‑exempt entities. The measure is intended to protect local representation and government ownership interests.

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