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signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 760: Real Property - Recordation and Land Records - Revisions

SB 760 repeals a requirement that deeds and property instruments must include specific margins (3-inch top, 1-inch sides) when recorded. It also updates procedures for county clerks, requiring them to date corrections directly on the land record index line instead of using separate notations. These changes apply to all real property documents recorded in Maryland counties, affecting property recorders and document preparers who submit deeds, mortgages, or other instruments. The bill modernizes land record procedures by removing outdated formatting rules and clarifying correction documentation.

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 951: Real Property - Recordation and Land Records - Revisions

HB 951 repeals a requirement that printed deeds or property instruments include specific margins (3-inch top, 1-inch sides), simplifying document formatting for preparers. It updates procedures for county clerks, requiring them to date corrections in land records directly on the index line and clarifying scanning rules for documents. The bill directly affects property document preparers, county clerks, and anyone recording deeds or land records in Maryland. Key changes include removing outdated margin rules while maintaining standards for document readability and indexing.

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 828: State Board of Education - Membership - Employee of a County Board of Education

HB 828 adds a new "Educational Support Member" position to Maryland's State Board of Education, directly affecting noncertificated, non-supervisory school support staff (like paraprofessionals or clerical workers in bargaining units). The bill requires the Governor to appoint this member based on an election conducted by eligible educational support professionals across the state, following regulations set by the Department of Education. The new member can attend and participate in board meetings but cannot vote on appeals to the State Board under specific sections of law. This change modifies existing board membership rules to include representation from this specific school support workforce category.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 535: County Boards of Library Trustees - Membership - Student Member

SB 535 authorizes county library boards in Maryland to appoint a student member to their governing boards. This student member must be a junior or senior enrolled in a public or private high school within the county, in good academic standing, and selected by the board. The student serves a one-year term and has voting rights on all policy matters, though boards may adopt additional rules for non-policy issues. This change directly affects county library governance and provides youth representation in library decision-making across Maryland.

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 936: Montgomery County Public Schools - Jane E. Lawton Local Food Procurement MC 7-26

HB 936 requires Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to track and publicly report how much money they spend buying food from certified local farms and certified providers of invasive fish species from the Chesapeake Bay during the 2026-2027 school year, publishing this data by September 1, 2027. It also mandates MCPS to set annual targets for increasing this spending for future school years (2028-2037), using the 2026-2027 data as a baseline. MCPS must develop a plan with input from the Office of Food Systems Resilience and the public to meet these targets. The bill directly affects MCPS, local farms, and Chesapeake Bay invasive species providers by changing how school food procurement is measured and reported.

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 587: Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund - Funding

SB 587 requires the Governor to include a mandatory $1 million annual appropriation for the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund in the state budget, starting with fiscal year 2027. This fund subsidizes the designated Patient Safety Center’s costs to develop statewide patient safety initiatives, reduce preventable harm, and improve equitable healthcare. The Center must coordinate with healthcare providers and patients, and the Commission administers the nonlapsing fund, which includes interest earnings and must be reported to legislative committees annually. The bill directly affects the Center, the Governor, and the Commission, ensuring consistent funding for patient safety efforts without replacing other state appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 739: Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study

SB 739 requires the University System of Maryland to study how climate change affects homeowner insurance availability and costs, along with emergency management preparedness. The study must evaluate climate impacts on insurance markets, federal disaster funding, local recovery resources, and federal programs like the National Flood Insurance Program. It mandates coordination with state agencies (including the Insurance Administration and Emergency Management) and appointed officials, with findings due to the legislature by January 1, 2027. The report must include recommendations on incentives for home resilience improvements (like tax credits or grants) and potential changes to insurance rate adjustments for climate-resilient properties. This is a procedural study bill with no immediate policy changes.

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 1096: Property Tax Credits - Notice Through Property Tax Bill

HB 1096 requires Baltimore City and Maryland counties to include written notice of eligible property tax credits on property tax bills sent to taxpayers. This applies to existing property tax credits (such as those for seniors or veterans) that taxpayers may qualify for but might not be aware of. If someone other than the taxpayer receives the bill, the recipient must forward the notice to the actual taxpayer in writing. The bill does not create new credits but ensures taxpayers receive clear information about existing ones through their tax billing process.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 1219: Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study

HB 1219 requires the University System of Maryland to study how climate change affects homeowner insurance availability and costs, alongside emergency preparedness. The study must examine climate impacts on insurance markets, federal disaster funding policies, and local disaster recovery resources. It will coordinate with state agencies (like the Insurance Administration and Emergency Management) and local emergency managers. The University must submit findings and recommendations - including potential tax credits, insurance rate adjustments, and funding strategies - by January 1, 2027. This is a research effort only, not a policy change.

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 1457: Washington County - Juveniles - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program

HB 1457 authorizes the Circuit Administrative Judge of Maryland's Fourth Circuit to establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program specifically in Washington County's juvenile court. The bill directly affects Washington County juveniles who are truant and the juvenile court system there, aiming to address school absenteeism through court-led interventions rather than punitive measures. Key provisions amend existing law to explicitly include Washington County in the list of jurisdictions where such pilot programs may operate, alongside other counties already covered. The program would operate using state budget funds and requires consultation with other circuit administrative judges before implementation, effective October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 715: Washington County - Juveniles - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program

SB 715 authorizes the Circuit Administrative Judge of the Fourth Circuit to establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program specifically in Washington County's juvenile court. The bill amends existing Maryland law to add Washington County as a jurisdiction eligible for this pilot program, which aims to address student absenteeism through court-based interventions. The program would operate under the existing framework used in other counties (like Dorchester and Worcester) but is limited to Washington County for a defined period. It directly affects Washington County juvenile courts and students with chronic absenteeism, without creating new funding or changing current truancy enforcement procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 894: Land Use - Transit-Oriented Development - Alterations (Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act)

HB 894, the Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act, automatically designates qualifying transit-oriented developments (near rail stations with at least hourly service Monday-Friday 8am-6pm) as enterprise zones, granting tax incentives without separate approval. The bill requires the Maryland Development Corporation to prioritize redevelopment projects near transit in its loan programs and delays certain development fees for residential housing projects. It also changes local land use regulations near transit stations by altering municipal authority to restrict development in these areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Transportation