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HB 1601 — Maryland

Real Property - Deeds - Recordation Requirements

Requiring a deed presented for recording effecting a change in ownership of residential property to contain the name of the title insurer and the policy number if the purchaser or other party has obtained title insurance.

Latest action: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations · Feb 16, 2026

In committeeDataDeedsInsuranceReal PropertyRecordationResidential PropertyTitles

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: Rules and Executive Nominations (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

    Feb 16, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Mike Griffith

No recorded floor votes yet.

Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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