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MD SB335
Real Property - Unlawfully Restrictive Covenants - Modification by Counties or Municipalities
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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
Crossed Over
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
Passed
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Real Property - Unlawfully Restrictive Covenants - Modification by Counties or Municipalities FOR the purpose of authorizing a county or municipality to execute and record a restrictive covenant modification to an unlawfully restrictive covenant for a property within the boundaries of the county or municipality subject to a certain notice requirement; providing that persons with an ownership interest in property that is subject to an unlawfully restrictive covenant may decline action by a county or municipality to execute and record a restrictive covenant modification; and generally relating to unlawfully restrictive covenants. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Real Property Section 3-112 Annotated Code of Maryland (2015 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill authorizes counties or municipalities in Maryland to execute and record a modification to an unlawfully restrictive covenant (one that restricts ownership based on race, religious belief, or national origin) for properties within their boundaries, subject to a 30-day notice requirement. Persons with an ownership interest in the property may decline to have the modification executed and recorded. The bill also outlines the process for reviewing and recording the modification, and limits liability for the county, municipality, and court clerk in the event of unauthorized modifications.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 477 (on 05/08/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0335?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/Chapters_noln/CH_477_sb0335t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0335_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0335t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 903521/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0335_90352101.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0335_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0335f.pdf |
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