The Prince George's County General Assembly Committee voted 4–0 on March 11 to oppose House Bill 14 66 / Senate Bill 891, a state measure that would require local jurisdictions to adopt laws authorizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family zones.

Why it matters: Proponents say ADU policies can increase housing supply; opponents at the hearing — including municipal representatives and the Maryland Association of Counties (MACKO/MAKO) — said the draft bill removes locally tailored protections such as setbacks, lot-size flexibility and parking rules, and could create unfunded mandates for county parking studies.

What the committee heard: Ron Young, representing Evans and Associates, summarized the bill as a statewide push to remove regulatory barriers and encourage ADUs. But Mako and several municipalities told the committee the bill deviated from a prior ADU task force’s recommendations and could be problematic on small lots and within municipalities. County staff and committee members raised concerns that prohibitions on impact fees, changes to parking requirements and restrictions on local authority would impose administrative burdens and potential fiscal impacts.

Committee action: Vice Chair Wanika Fisher moved a motion to oppose the bill; Vice Chair Burrows seconded. The committee clerk recorded the motion as carrying 4–0.

Next steps: Committee staff were instructed to prepare an opposition letter and to act quickly with the county's delegation given the bill's status on a legislative committee voting list.