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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing a requirement that a printed deed or other instrument offered for recordation include certain margins; and requiring the clerk of the circuit court of a county to date each change or correction made to information in the general alphabetical index on the horizontal line on which the change or correction was made.
AI Summary
This bill revises certain requirements for recording real property documents and maintaining land records. Specifically, it removes the mandate that printed deeds or other instruments submitted for recording must include a 3-inch top margin and 1-inch side margins on each page, which were previously required for official use. The bill also requires the clerk of the circuit court in each county to date any changes or corrections made to the general alphabetical index of land records directly on the line where the modification occurs, ensuring a clear record of when updates were made to this important public index.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 745 (on 05/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0760?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_745_sb0760t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0760_ecm.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0760t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0760_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0760f.pdf |
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