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MD SB760

MD SB760
Real Property - Recordation and Land Records - Revisions


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Introduced
02/06/2026
In Committee
04/08/2026
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
Passed
05/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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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