HB 1501·MD·house
Department of Housing and Community Development - Homeless Shelter Certification
In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Fair
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In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 12, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the Department of Housing and Community Development to run a certification program for homeless shelters, set tiered standards, and enforce compliance through inspections and a grievance process. Shelters that fail to secure certification by the prescribed deadline would be barred from operating.
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