Municipalities - Annexation Resolutions - Submission to Department of Planning

SB 245 requires Maryland municipalities to submit copies of annexation resolutions (with new boundaries) to the Department of Planning within 10 days of the resolution taking effect, in addition to existing recipients like county clerks and the Department of Legislative Services. This bill directly affects municipalities that annex new territory by expanding their administrative notification requirements. The key provision amends Maryland’s local government code to formally include the Department of Planning in the list of entities that must receive these annexation documents. Municipalities must now ensure the Department of Planning has access to annexation records, which will be kept on file and available for public inspection. The change takes effect October 1, 2025.