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MarylandHB 03152025 Regular SessionHouse

Task Force to Study Fiduciary Adjudication in Maryland

Sponsored By: Jon S. Cardin (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Estates and TrustsCourts and Court Personnel - StatewideAdministrative Office of the CourtsAttorneysCircuit CourtsCommittees and CommissionsEstates and Trusts -see also- BeneficiariesFiduciariesGovernorJudgesLegislative Services, Department ofOpen GovernmentOrphans' CourtParents and GuardiansRegisters of WillsReportsStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsSunsetVulnerable Adults -see also- DevDisab; EldPers; PhysDisab

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Maryland reviews how courts handle estates

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law creates a task force to study Maryland courts’ handling of estates and related matters. It reviews judges’ qualifications, training and selection, court responsibilities, case procedures, and practices in other states. It must seek expert guidance, allow public input, and recommend ways to improve court efficiency, consistency, and quality. Orphans’ courts, circuit courts, registers of wills, and the Administrative Office of the Courts must supply reasonably requested information needed for the study. Findings and recommendations are due to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2026. Members receive no pay, but get expense reimbursement under state travel rules, as provided in the State budget. The law expires June 30, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jon S. Cardin

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Frank M. Conaway

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 308 • No: 7

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 3 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/6/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 4 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 220

    4/22/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/2/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-3)

    4/2/2025House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/2/2025House

  5. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/2/2025Senate

  6. Motion Special Order until 3/28 (Senator Ferguson) Adopted

    3/27/2025Senate

  7. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/26/2025Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments {933424/1 Adopted

    3/26/2025Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/26/2025Senate

  10. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/7/2025Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (129-4)

    3/6/2025House

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/4/2025House

  13. Favorable with Amendments {883623/1 Adopted

    3/4/2025House

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary

    3/3/2025House

  15. Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/3/2025House

  16. Hearing canceled

    2/3/2025House

  17. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/17/2025House

  18. First Reading Judiciary

    1/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/2/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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