Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 34: Municipalities - Open Drainage Inlets - Inventory and Improvements (Mason's Law)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 34 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on October 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Municipalities - Open Drainage Inlets - Inventory and Improvements (Mason's Law). Primary sponsor: Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Kris Fair (Democratic), David Moon (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), David Fraser-Hidalgo (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Todd Morgan (Republican), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Bouchat | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| David Moon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Matthew Schindler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2B |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| David Fraser-Hidalgo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
| Dana Stein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| Natalie Ziegler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
- Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation
- Pre-filed