MHLA Lodging Members stay informed on issues impacting the industry, and help determine the Association's legislative priorities each year. Wins help to set and maintain a reasonable business climate for hotel operators throughout Maryland, and our efforts have paid off. A few examples include the following:

In response to MHLA's petition on behalf of hotels, $50M in direct hotel relief was allocated by Governor Hogan and distributed through Maryland counties in early 2021, making Maryland one of the first states to provide direct relief specifically to hotels.  READ MORE...​

​​Despite the lodging industry’s commitment to sustainability, as demonstrated through Responsible Stay, in 2023 MHLA defeated statewide legislation that would have required recycling at all hotels with fines imposed for non-compliance by guests. The punitive nature of the bill and inability for some hotels to effectively recycle, based on local recycling offerings, were among the key reasons for our opposition.

​​​Over the course of many years, MHLA has successfully advocated in multiple counties and statewide for the right of hotel operators to determine their own lifeguard needs at small hotel pools.  In 2022, MHLA opposed and defeated SB139, which proposed requiring a lifeguard at all hotel pools in Maryland.  On average, these efforts have saved hotels with a seasonal outdoor or year-round indoor pool an average of $20,000 – $45,000 annually if a lifeguard is not needed. 

MHLA Lodging Members may serve on our Government Affairs Committee or request MHLA’s involvement in local issues impacting specific cities and counties. It’s important to maintain membership before issues arise to ensure swift activation by the Association, just like an insurance policy retained to protect against unforeseen threats on your business. Legislative Alerts and Reports as well as Compliance & Operational Resources may be viewed with a Member Log-In.