HB 383·MD·house
Municipalities - Limiting Access to Beaches - Prohibition
WithdrawnFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: J. Long
Latest Action
In the House - Unfavorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections; Withdrawn
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill bars any city or town that owns a beach from allowing only its residents to use the portion of the beach that lies above the mean high tide line. It applies solely to municipal‑owned beaches in Maryland and would take effect on October 1, 2026. The aim is to keep those shoreline areas open to the general public.
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