MarylandHB 05962026 Regular SessionHouse

Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act

Sponsored By: LaToya Nkongolo (Republican)

Passed

Estates and TrustsCivil Actions and ProceduresBeneficiariesCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.Death -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful DeathDeedsEstates and Trusts -see also- BeneficiariesEvidenceLiabilityNoticesPersonal PropertyPostal ServiceReal PropertyRetirement -see also- Mandatory RetirementTimeVital Records -see also- Death; Divorce; Marriage

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

LaToya Nkongolo
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Dylan Behler
Democratic • House
Brian Chisholm
Republican • House
Mike Griffith
Republican • House
Darrell Odom
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 174 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

House vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

Returned Passed
4/13/2026House
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
4/13/2026Senate
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/9/2026Senate
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
4/9/2026Senate
Referred Judicial Proceedings
3/23/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (129-0)
3/20/2026House
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
3/20/2026House
Favorable Report by Judiciary
3/20/2026House
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
2/2/2026House
First Reading Judiciary
1/28/2026House

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/20/2026
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First Reading
1/28/2026
PDF

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