Maryland Governor Signs Over 140 Bills Into Law

Short Term Rental Safety Act and VAX Act among new laws, but Community Trust Act and Utility Relief Act not yet signed.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:32pm

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A photorealistic painting of the Maryland state capitol building in warm, golden light, with a lone figure walking up the steps, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation around the legislative process.The Maryland state capitol building stands as a symbol of the legislative process, where new laws are carefully considered and enacted to serve the needs of the state's residents.Potomac Today

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed more than 140 bills into law after the 2026 legislative session, including the Short Term Rental Safety Act and the VAX Act. However, the Community Trust Act and the Utility Relief Act were not included in the list of signed bills.

Why it matters

The passage of these new laws reflects Governor Moore's legislative priorities and the issues he deems important for Maryland residents. The omission of the Community Trust Act and Utility Relief Act suggests there may be ongoing negotiations or concerns around those particular bills.

The details

The Short Term Rental Safety Act mandates working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as inspections, and was named after two sisters from Potomac, Maryland who were killed in a New York fire while on vacation. The VAX Act safeguards vaccine access by decoupling the state's vaccine policy from the federal government. It's unclear why the Community Trust Act and Utility Relief Act were not signed into law at this time.

  • The 2026 legislative session in Maryland has just concluded.

The players

Wes Moore

The current Governor of Maryland who signed over 140 bills into law.

Jillian Weiner

A 21-year-old woman from Potomac, Maryland who was killed in a New York fire while on vacation.

Lindsey Weiner

A 19-year-old woman from Potomac, Maryland who was killed in a New York fire while on vacation with her sister Jillian.

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What they’re saying

“'This bill decouples the state's vaccine policy from the federal government.'”

— Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland

What’s next

It's unclear when or if Governor Moore will sign the Community Trust Act and Utility Relief Act into law.

The takeaway

Governor Wes Moore has made significant progress in enacting his legislative agenda, but the omission of the Community Trust Act and Utility Relief Act suggests there may be ongoing negotiations or concerns around those particular bills that need to be resolved.