Bill > HB756

This bill modifies Maryland law regarding guardianship petitions for property of alleged disabled persons by allowing a party to the guardianship to request a stay (temporary halt) of specific civil actions, including rent non-payment actions, warrants of restitution, wrongful detainer cases, foreclosure actions, sheriff's sales, and actions against the alleged disabled person's property. The stay can last up to 90 days after the petition's filing and will be automatically lifted when a temporary or permanent guardian is appointed or the petition is denied. The bill requires the party requesting the stay to provide notice to all parties involved and to notify the court and parties about the guardian's appointment or petition status. For any stayed actions, service of process must be made to the temporary or permanent guardian of the disabled person's property. The legislation is designed to protect potentially vulnerable individuals by providing a mechanism to pause certain legal proceedings while a guardianship petition is being considered, and it will only apply to petitions filed on or after October 1, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0756?ys=2025RS