Maryland · SB765

Property Taxes - Tax Sales, Legacy Protection Program, and Tax Credits

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: May 26
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Description

Altering eligibility for certain services and programs offered by the State Tax Sale Ombudsman to include certain persons acting on behalf of a deceased homeowner or an heir or a legatee of a deceased homeowner; establishing a Legacy Protection Program administered by the Ombudsman to allow heirs who inherit a dwelling to become the record title holder of the dwelling, prevent tax sales of dwellings inherited by heirs, and allow heirs to remain in their homes; etc.

Progress

IntroducedFeb 6, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 11, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 6, 2026
PassedMar 10, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 8, 2026
Became lawMay 26, 2026
Passed both chambers

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