Moore’s last housing bill finally receives House approval, but with significant changes

Early in the 2024 General Assembly session, Gov. Wes Moore (D) made clear that pushing legislation that worked to improve Maryland’s 96,000-unit housing shortage would be a top priority this year. But one bill has straggled behind the rest of Moore’s housing package in the legislative process. House Bill 538, aiming to incentivize developers to add affordable housing options in future developments, lagged behind Moore’s other two housing-centered bills as lawmakers deliberated how to balance state oversight with acknowledging local authority over zoning laws.