Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 973: Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2025)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 973 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2025). Primary sponsor: Caylin Young (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Debra Davis (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Joe Vogel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Vaughn Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Dana Stein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Marvin Holmes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Debra Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jackie Addison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Lorig Charkoudian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“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 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation