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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing that a private road open to public travel for 20 years or more shall be considered offered for dedication to public use; and establishing that the State, a county, or a municipality shall be considered to have accepted an offer for the dedication of a road to public use under the Act if the State, county, or municipality repairs and maintains the road in the same manner as a public road.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that a private road that has been open for public travel for at least 20 years will be considered as having been offered for dedication to public use. Furthermore, the State, a county, or a municipality will be deemed to have accepted this offer if they have repaired and maintained the road in the same way they would a public road, either before or after the offer is made. This aims to clarify the process by which private roads can become public roads through long-term public use and government maintenance, without preventing other legal methods of dedicating private land for public use.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 2/5/2026 ) (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0335?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0335f.pdf |
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