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MarylandSB 07292026 Regular SessionSenate

Real Property - Access to Counsel in Evictions Program - Expansion

Sponsored By: Shaneka Henson (Democratic)

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Real PropertyAbandoned PropertyAppeals -see also- Judicial ReviewAppraisalsArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesAttorneysAttorneys' FeesBonds -see also- County & Baltimore City Bonds; State BondsCertificationsCircuit CourtsCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsClassifications and DesignationsCommittees and CommissionsCommunications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; etc.ComplaintsConsumer ProtectionContracts -see also- ProcurementCourt OrdersCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.DamagesDisabilitiesDisclosureDiscriminationDistrict CourtsDomestic Animals -see also- Birds; DogsElectronic GovernmentEmergencies -see also- PandemicsEscrow AccountsEthicsEvictionFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.HearingsInternet -see also- Internet AccessKinship -see also- Parents and GuardiansLeases and RentLegal AidMeetings -see also- Hearings; Open GovernmentMobile and Manufactured HomesNoticesNuisances -see also- Noise; WeedsOpen GovernmentPersonal PropertyPostal ServicePrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexProperty DamageReal Estate -see also- Agents and BrokersRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsReligion -see also- Places of WorshipResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySewageStandards and Best PracticesTelephonesTimeTrialsUtilities -see also- Recycl; Refuse; Sewage; Teleph; WaterWaiversWarrantsWater -see also- Coastal Bays; Riv,Str,Lks; Wastewater; etc.Wells -see also- Hydraulic Fracturing; WaterWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shaneka Henson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 143 • No: 35

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 101 • No: 35 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (101-35)

    4/13/2026House

  3. Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted

    4/9/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/9/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Judiciary

    3/21/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {883421/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/19/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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