Maryland House adopts dozens of bills on third reading; calendar includes consumer, labor and technology measures

The Maryland House of Delegates on Feb. 19, 2025, approved dozens of bills on third reading in a lengthy session in Annapolis, with measures passing on topics ranging from consumer protection and labor to state technology and public health.

The House recorded roll-call results for many bills and adopted favorable committee reports for others. Several bills were amended on the floor before being ordered printed for third reading. Members routinely adopted committee reports by voice vote; where roll calls were taken, the clerk announced the number voting in the affirmative and declared the bill passed after the constitutional majority was met.

Why it matters: the measures passed on third reading will move next steps in the legislative process (transmission to the Senate or enactment procedures as applicable) and reflect the chamber's priorities on consumer safeguards, workforce rules, and state operations.

Major items and outcomes (Votes at a glance) - House Bill 22 (Public Safety and Correctional Services study on location of individuals prior to and following incarceration): passed (roll-call announced: 136 affirmative). Referenced in transcript at 1529.03–1546.65. - House Bill 27 (Estates and trusts; compensation of guardians of property and trustees): passed (135 affirmative). Transcript 1564.09–1582.57. - House Bill 39 (Public health; repeal of prohibition on transfer of HIV; Carlton R. Smith Act): passed (100 affirmative). Transcript 1597.78–1620.55. - House Bill 241 (Marriage; confidential communication): passed…