HB315Introduced in the House of Delegates
Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting
Introduced by Vaughn Stewart, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Providing that a certain landlord may not refuse to rent to a prospective tenant who pays rent with the assistance of an income-based housing subsidy under certain circumstances, subject to a certain exception; establishing that a violation of the Act is a discriminatory housing practice and is subject to enforcement by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights; and requiring that a certain landlord offer a certain tenant the option of having positive rental payment history reported to a certain consumer reporting agency.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 772
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 11, 2026
96
Yes
34
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments {463521/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (98-34)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {163820/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Floor Amendment {393420/1 (Senator Love) Adopted
Third Readings Passed with Amendments (33-10)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (96-34)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 772
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 463521/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 163820/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 393420/1 (Senator Love) Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Economic Matters (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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