Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB0938 — Community Development - Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Stabilization Program - Establishment

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Establishing the Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Stabilization Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development to provide funds for emergency or urgent capital repair needs for certain multifamily housing; and authorizing the Governor to include an appropriation of $5,000,000 in the annual budget bill in fiscal years 2028 through 2031.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0938 do?
Establishing the Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Stabilization Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development to provide funds for emergency or urgent capital repair needs for certain multifamily housing; and authorizing the Governor to include an appropriation of $5,000,000 in the annual budget bill in fiscal years 2028 through 2031.
Who sponsors SB0938?
SB0938 is sponsored by Senator Shaneka Henson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0938?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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