Abandoned Sears Building - Acquisition by the Department of General Services

SB 821 requires Maryland's Department of General Services to acquire the abandoned Sears Building at 11255 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring (20904) by December 31, 2026. The bill mandates acquisition through purchase or condemnation under real property law, specifying it must occur "as quickly as practicable" for a public purpose. This bill directly affects the Department of General Services and the property owner, with no other entities or programs impacted. The measure takes effect July 1, 2026, and is procedural in nature, focusing solely on the acquisition process.