HB 1148 — Maryland
Property Taxes - Tax Sales, Legacy Protection Program, and Tax Credits
Altering eligibility for certain services and programs offered by the State Tax Sale Ombudsman to include certain persons acting on behalf of a deceased homeowner or an heir or a legatee of a deceased homeowner; establishing a Legacy Protection Program administered by the Ombudsman to allow heirs who inherit a dwelling to become the record title holder of the dwelling, prevent tax sales of dwellings inherited by heirs, and allow heirs to remain in their homes; etc.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 718 · May 26, 2026
Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.
Committees: Ways and Means (House of Delegates); Budget and Taxation (Senate)
Updated Jun 4, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Ways and Means
Feb 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Mar 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 17, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 17, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Budget and Taxation
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted
Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed
Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 3, 2026 · Senate
Returned Passed
Apr 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 718
May 26, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Anne Kaiser, Aaron Kaufman, Denise Roberts
House of Delegates vote — 99–34
On Third Reading · Mar 5, 2026 · result: pass
99 yea · 34 nay · 8 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 44–0
On Third Reading · Mar 16, 2026 · result: pass
44 yea · 0 nay · 3 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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