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MarylandHB 11492026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

State Finance - Claims of the State - Settlement

Sponsored By: Caylin Young (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - MiscellaneousClaimsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.ComptrollerDebt Collection -see also- Attachments and GarnishmentsTime

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New rules to settle state debts

Beginning October 1, 2026, the Comptroller can settle any State claim in arrears without waiting two years. Debts already reduced to a court judgment count as claims that can be settled. The Comptroller can lower principal or interest to serve the State’s interests. You and any surety are released once the agreed amount is paid into the State Treasury. Before any settlement, the Comptroller must review the case and decide the State cannot collect in court.

Closed businesses can settle old debts

Beginning October 1, 2026, if a business has permanently closed, the Comptroller can settle overdue State claims no matter how old they are. This helps resolve long‑running debts for defunct businesses.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Caylin Young

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Kevin B. Hornberger

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 176 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote • 3/21/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 130 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 311

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  8. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (130-0)

    3/21/2026House

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments {173929/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/20/2026House

  13. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026House

  14. First Reading Ways and Means

    2/11/2026House

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/11/2026

    PDF

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