Supporting Inclusive Community Adaptation Act

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 Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources to involve local communities in planning climate‑adaptation projects and to set up a special grant fund for nature‑based restoration work. It also mandates a website, guidance and training for planning tools, and requires the department to implement resilience projects on its lands. The measures aim to reduce the state’s climate vulnerability while ensuring equitable participation.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Mar 31, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Mar 31, 2026
• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 11, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 76
2. Apr 10, 2026Returned Passed
3. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
6. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 20, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Mar 19, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
9. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 17, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
11. Mar 16, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
12. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee · sponsor

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