Where Major Infrastructure Bills Stand Post-Cross Over

Here is a look at several major infrastructure bills with less than three weeks remaining until Sine Die.

Infrastructure has remained a major theme of the 2026 legislative session, particularly where it intersects with housing, energy, and environmental policy. Several high-impact bills remain in play, with significant implications for county governments. Below is a quick update on where things stand.

Sewage Sludge – Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances – Regulation (HB 925/SB 719) – The bill has passed both chambers of origin. Counties secured several clarifying amendments to support implementation, and the legislation is expected to pass.

Cumulative Harms for Environmental Restoration for Improving Shared Health – CHERISH Our Communities Act (HB 1268/SB 781) – Counties secured amendments that would exclude nearly all county infrastructure from the bill’s scope, except landfills and incinerators. Even with those changes, the bill remains under review in the House Environment and Transportation Committee and the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee. It did not meet the crossover deadline.

Environment – Flood-Related Watershed Studies and Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program (HB 257) – The bill was withdrawn by the sponsor. Counties should expect continued interim engagement with MDE on flood planning and preparedness.

Natural Resources – Riverine Siting and Design Criteria – Requirements (HB 779) – Counties secured amendments that would exclude county infrastructure from the bill’s scope. The bill remains in the House Environment and Transportation Committee and did not meet the crossover deadline.

Environment – Stream and Floodplain Restoration Projects – Requirements and Limitations (HB 1465/SB 688) – The bill did not meet the crossover deadline and is unlikely to pass.

Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program (HB 331/SB 342) – The bill did not meet the crossover deadline and is unlikely to pass.

Real Property – Dedication – Roads (HB 335/SB 258) – The bill did not meet the crossover deadline and is unlikely to pass.

Drinking Water – Regulation – Control and Prevention of Waterborne Disease (HB 204/SB 264) – The bill did not meet the crossover deadline and is unlikely to pass.