Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5: Community Development - Maryland New Markets Development Program - Establishment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on October 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Community Development - Maryland New Markets Development Program - Establishment. Primary sponsor: Kris Fair (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Ways and Means).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Ways and Means)
- Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
- Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
- First Reading Economic Matters and Ways and Means
- Pre-filed