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HB 964

Montgomery County - Task Force on the Displacement of Residents of Emory Grove MC 5-25

2025 Regular Session

Maryland creates Montgomery County task force to investigate resident displacement in Emory Grove and recommend policy solutions to address housing instability.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 588
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Bill Summary · HB 964

Legislative bill overview

HB 964 establishes a task force in Montgomery County to study and address the displacement of residents in Emory Grove. The task force will examine causes of displacement, existing protections, and recommend policy solutions to prevent or mitigate resident displacement in this community.

Why is this important

Emory Grove has experienced housing pressures and demographic changes that have displaced long-time residents. This task force aims to document the problem, understand its scope, and develop evidence-based recommendations—potentially informing future housing preservation, tenant protections, or community development policies in Montgomery County and beyond.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and authority limitations: Task forces produce recommendations but lack enforcement power; actual implementation depends on future legislative or executive action, which may dilute intended impact
  • Resource allocation and timeline: Whether the task force receives adequate funding, staffing, and a realistic timeline to conduct meaningful research before recommendations become outdated
  • Displacement definition and causes: Disagreement over whether displacement stems from market forces, development pressure, property tax increases, or other factors may affect which solutions the task force prioritizes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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