Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Standards and Procedures

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 revises Maryland’s critical area program for the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bays. It changes how local governments site new development, fixes mapping errors, and adds enforcement for tree cutting, requiring replanting. The updates aim to protect water quality, habitats, and climate‑resilient land use.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 11, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 274
2. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 9, 2026Returned 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 13, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
8. Mar 12, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
10. Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
11. Mar 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments 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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