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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing an individual who is the sole owner of a certain vessel to apply to the Department of Natural Resources to designate a beneficiary to take ownership of the vessel on the death of the owner; requiring a designated beneficiary who survives the owner of a vessel to apply to the Department for a new certificate of title for the vessel; and requiring an application for a certificate of title for a vessel to contain certain information.
AI Summary
This bill allows the sole owner of a vessel, which refers to a boat or other watercraft, to designate a beneficiary who will automatically inherit the vessel upon the owner's death. This designation, which can be indicated by "transfer-on-death" or "TOD" on the vessel's title, does not affect the owner's rights to the vessel during their lifetime and can be changed or canceled at any time without the beneficiary's consent. If the designated beneficiary survives the owner, they can obtain a new title by submitting the original title, a death certificate, proof of identity, and any applicable fees or taxes; however, if the beneficiary does not survive the owner, the vessel becomes part of the deceased owner's estate.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Environment and Transportation (House)
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0244?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0244_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0244f.pdf |
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