Bill > H2583

This bill aims to provide better notices and protections in the process for collecting delinquent property taxes. Key provisions include: 1) Requiring tax title purchasers to provide detailed notices to taxpayers, municipalities, and local/regional councils on aging within 12 business days of purchasing a tax receivable, with these notices in multiple languages and explaining the redemption process and consequences of not redeeming. 2) Prohibiting arresting taxpayers for unpaid taxes. 3) Requiring more detailed and multilingual notices to taxpayers before a tax taking, including information on exemptions, abatements, and assistance available. 4) Allowing municipalities to enter into payment agreements with taxpayers for up to 10 years, with the ability to waive up to 75% of accrued interest in certain cases. 5) Extending the minimum time before a tax title can be foreclosed from 6 months to 12 months. The overall goal is to improve transparency and provide more protections for taxpayers facing delinquent property tax collection.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2583