Human Relations Commission | July 16th, 2026

The Human Relations Commission meeting held on July 16, 2026, focused primarily on housing discrimination, eviction legislation, and related tenant protections in Anne Arundel County. Delegate Sandy Bartlett and Councilwoman Julie Hummer provided detailed updates on state and county legislative efforts addressing housing discrimination, deed fraud, eviction notice periods, and tenant property protections. Discussions included the challenges of creating exceptions to two-party consent laws for fair housing testing, the introduction of deed fraud penalties, and the county-level eviction bill that established a lock-and-leave program to protect tenants' belongings. The meeting also touched on the lack of statewide rent stabilization laws and the need for consistent tenant protections across counties. No specific procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.