Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Trees

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 lets any Maryland county or municipality adopt ordinances that prohibit the sale, planting, or uncontrolled growth of tree of heaven, listed invasive trees, and invasive bamboo. Local governments may also create bounty or native‑tree‑replacement programs that reward residents for properly eradicating these species. The measure aims to protect health, the environment and agriculture from the damage caused by invasive plants.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 4, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 210
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 6, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 6, 2026Favorable Adopted
6. Apr 3, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
7. Feb 27, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
8. Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Feb 24, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
10. Feb 24, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
11. Feb 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
12. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Foley · sponsor
• Allen
• Behler
• Boyce
• Guyton
• Healey
• J. Long
• Lewis
• Odom
• Stein
• Ziegler

Bill text

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