Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB1591 — State and Private Wetlands - Nonwater-Dependent Project - Definition

Last action — First Reading (House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Establishing that a vessel registered under Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article is not a nonwater-dependent project for the purpose of certain provisions of law regarding construction on State or private wetlands, regardless of how the vessel is used or operated.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (185)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1591 do?
Establishing that a vessel registered under Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article is not a nonwater-dependent project for the purpose of certain provisions of law regarding construction on State or private wetlands, regardless of how the vessel is used or operated.
Who sponsors HB1591?
HB1591 is sponsored by Delegate Steven J. Arentz (Republican), Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist (Republican), and Delegate Jay A. Jacobs (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1591?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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