Bill > HB810

This bill requires the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, working with various state agencies, law enforcement, legal aid organizations, and technology vendors, to study the use of blockchain technology, which is a secure and transparent digital ledger system, for recording and verifying real property leases and titles. The study will also assess how this technology could help law enforcement and courts resolve disputes involving squatting, which is defined as the unauthorized occupation of property by someone without legal right. By December 31, 2026, the Department must report the findings of this study to the Governor and the General Assembly.