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MarylandHB 07532026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Tax Sales - Homeowner Protections - Revisions

Sponsored By: Mary A. Lehman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - PropertyAgents and BrokersApplicants and ApplicationsAssessments -see also- Property TaxAssessments and Taxation, Department ofBaltimore CityClassifications and DesignationsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.EvidenceHealth, Department ofKinship -see also- Parents and GuardiansMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesOmbudsmenResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRules and RegulationsTax SalesTime

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

More help from the Homeowner Protection Program

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Homeowner Protection Program covers more owners. You can qualify if your home’s assessed value is $450,000 or less and the combined income of people living there is $60,000 or less. The state gives enrollment priority to owners age 60+, people getting SSDI or SSI, and those with a documented terminal illness or medical hardship. While you are enrolled, the county collector must not put your home up for tax sale.

Tax sale shield for medical hardship

Beginning October 1, 2026, Baltimore City and every county must withhold your home from tax sale if you have a terminal illness or medical hardship documented by a licensed provider who treated or examined you. You, a family member, or your representative can apply to the local collector. You must reapply in the second year and every two years after to keep the protection. The state sets the definitions of “terminal illness” and “medical hardship” by regulation, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health.

Easier access to the Tax Sale Ombudsman

Beginning October 1, 2026, you can name a family member or other person to talk with the State Tax Sale Ombudsman for you. If you are enrolled in the Homeowner Protection Program, there is also a program‑specific way to name a representative. When an owner‑occupied home faces a case to foreclose the right of redemption, the plaintiff must send a written notice to the Ombudsman.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mary A. Lehman

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Linda Foley

    Democratic • House

  • Michele Guyton

    Democratic • House

  • Andrea Fletcher Harrison

    Democratic • House

  • Anne R. Kaiser

    Democratic • House

  • Ashanti Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Gabriel M. Moreno

    Democratic • House

  • Julie Palakovich Carr

    Democratic • House

  • Cheryl E. Pasteur

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Jared Solomon

    Democratic • House

  • Deni Taveras

    Democratic • House

  • Jen Terrasa

    Democratic • House

  • Karen Toles

    Democratic • House

  • Joe Vogel

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer White Holland

    Democratic • House

  • Greg Wims

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila J. Woods

    Democratic • House

  • Chao Wu

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 309 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 777

    5/26/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    4/10/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {513828/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/8/2026Senate

  9. Hearing 4/01 at 1:15 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  10. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    3/11/2026House

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments {753620/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026House

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/9/2026House

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

    2/5/2026House

  16. First Reading Ways and Means

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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