Corporations and Associations - Methodist Church Trust Requirement - Repeal

HB 1182 repeals Maryland law requiring Methodist churches to hold their assets in trust for the United Methodist Church and be subject to its control. It specifically targets Sections 5-326 and 5-327 of the Corporations and Associations article, which applied to churches including former Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Protestant, and Washington Methodist Conference congregations. The bill removes this legal obligation, allowing affected churches to manage their assets independently without the United Methodist Church's oversight. The repeal takes effect October 1, 2025.