Maryland General Assembly 2025

The drink is a mainstay in Ocean City and Baltimore bars.

Caps on payouts for abuse lawsuits, rebates for utility ratepayers, stiffer drunk driving penalties and two new official state symbols headline new laws.

The ‘Neighborhood Services Unit’ is set to launch in October.

The Maryland Attorney General’s Office warns that the services are rebranded payday loans that send low-income users into debt spirals.

Among the new changes are new income tax rates on households earning at least $500,000 a year.

Beginning in October, the state will no longer require a bachelor’s degree to get a residential real estate appraiser license.

The governor highlighted components of the measure designed to boost teacher recruitment and training.

Council passes legislation mirroring state rules, limiting local authority to projects under one megawatt.

Governor Wes Moore has until May 27th to sign, veto or let bills become law without his signature. The tracker will be updated as bills are signed into law.

Lawmakers passed the bill over concerns about the state budget.