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HB 1196·MD·house

Environment - Water Quality Testing - Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels Action Plan

Signed into LawFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: J. Long
Latest Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287

Apr 28, 2026

Legislative status

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee
  3. Reported by Committee
  4. Floor Vote Scheduled
  5. Passed One Chamber
  6. Passed Both Chambers
  7. Sent to Executive
  8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs the Department of the Environment to create a statewide testing program and an action plan for secondary drinking‑water contaminant limits in mobile home parks. It requires regular testing, rapid notice of problems, remediation plans, and penalties for non‑compliance, affecting park owners, residents and water suppliers. The goal is to protect public health and ensure safe, palatable water for park residents.

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History

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287
  2. Third Reading Passed
  3. Returned Passed
  4. Second Reading Passed
  5. Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Kagan) Adopted
  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
  7. Favorable Adopted
  8. Favorable
  9. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
  10. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
  11. Third Reading Passed
  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

  • J. Long · sponsor
  • Alston
  • Behler
  • Holmes
  • Howard
  • Taylor
  • Woods

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