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This bill modifies Maryland's local government law to require municipalities that annex property to send a copy of their annexation resolution to the Department of Planning, in addition to the existing recipients like the municipal clerk, county court clerk, and Department of Legislative Services. Specifically, the bill adds the Department of Planning to the list of entities that must receive the annexation resolution within 10 days after it takes effect. The recipient agencies are required to keep the resolution on record and make it available for public inspection during regular business hours. The change aims to ensure that the Department of Planning is informed about municipal boundary changes, which can help with regional planning, zoning, and administrative tracking. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, giving municipalities and government agencies time to prepare for the new reporting requirement.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0279?ys=2025RS