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Real Property – Prohibition on Restrictions of Accessory Dwelling Units – Historic District Exemption

Sponsor: William J. Wivell (District 2A)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Exempting from a prohibition on restrictions on use for accessory dwelling units certain property located within a district designated to be of historic significance.

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Testimony (4)

MGA witness list
FAV 3FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVDelegate Wivell, Delegate WivelllegislatorIndividualOral
FAVLang, AlanIndividualPosition only
FAVTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
UNFMay, LisalobbyistMaryland REALTORSWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

UNFMay, LisaMaryland REALTORSRegistered for: Maryland REALTORS; Maryland Association of Realtors