Maryland · HB149

Fire Prevention - Assistant Fire Marshals, Residential Rental High-Rise Property Fire Safety Equipment, and Fire Alarm System Technicians

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: May 12
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Description

Authorizing a county or municipal corporation to designate assistant fire marshals with the approval of the State Fire Marshal or to request that the State Fire Marshal designate certain fire marshals and requiring the State Fire Marshal to adopt certain regulations governing the qualifications, training, standards, and certification of designees; requiring, by October 1, 2026, the installation of certain automatic fire sprinklers in certain high-rise residential buildings; etc.

Progress

IntroducedOct 31, 2025
Sent to committeeJan 28, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 17, 2026
PassedMar 18, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 10, 2026
Became lawMay 12, 2026
Passed both chambers

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