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HB 618·MD·house

Commercial Law - Self-Service Storage Facilities - Alterations

Signed into LawFiled Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: A. Johnson
Latest Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 216

Apr 28, 2026

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 law lets storage facilities use electronic rental agreements and bars occupants from staying after a lease ends once a non‑renewal notice is given. Operators must allow at least 30 days for occupants to clear their belongings and must give a 10‑day notice before discarding any remaining items. It also prohibits using storage units for residential purposes.

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History

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 216
  2. Third Reading Passed
  3. Returned Passed
  4. Second Reading Passed
  5. Favorable Report by Finance
  6. Favorable Adopted
  7. Referred Finance
  8. Third Reading Passed
  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments
  10. Favorable with Amendments {
  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
  12. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

  • A. Johnson · sponsor

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