Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1444 — Washington County - On-Site Sewage Disposal System Regulations - Exemptions

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Authorizing the Washington County Health Department to exempt the owner of a certain residential property from compliance with all or part of a certain on-site sewage disposal system regulation if compliance with the regulation would be unduly burdensome; and establishing requirements for the consideration and issuance of exemptions under the Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Washington County Delegation · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Washington County Delegation

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1444 do?
Authorizing the Washington County Health Department to exempt the owner of a certain residential property from compliance with all or part of a certain on-site sewage disposal system regulation if compliance with the regulation would be unduly burdensome; and establishing requirements for the consideration and issuance of exemptions under the Act.
Who sponsors HB1444?
HB1444 is sponsored by Washington County Delegation.
What is the current status of HB1444?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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