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This bill updates and clarifies various provisions related to land records and property documentation in Maryland. The bill redefines several key terms in real property law, including expanding the definition of "land record" to mean any document recorded by a circuit court clerk relating to property. It makes several technical changes to how property documents are recorded, including specifying minimum font sizes, margin requirements, and formatting standards for documents submitted for recordation. The bill modifies procedures for recording and indexing various property-related documents such as mortgages, deeds of trust, releases, and plats, with changes aimed at improving clarity and consistency in land record management. Notably, the bill updates language around document indexing, recording fees, and the process for recording partial releases of mortgages or deeds of trust. The bill also standardizes some gender-specific language and makes technical corrections to existing statutes. These changes are designed to modernize and streamline the process of recording and maintaining land records across Maryland counties. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0150?ys=2025RS