HB 1236·MD·house
Real Property – Prohibition on Restrictions of Accessory Dwelling Units – Historic District Exemption
In CommitteeFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Wivell
Latest Action
In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 13, 2026
Summary
The bill bars Maryland from invalidating local rules that prevent owners of historic homes or properties in historic districts from restricting the creation or rental of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), except for short‑term rentals. It applies to any property listed by the Maryland Historical Trust or designated by a local jurisdiction as historically significant.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Topics
Track this bill
Get real-time alerts when HB 1236 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.
Sign up free