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HB 823 — Maryland

State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Blockchain-Based Real Property Title Pilot Program - Establishment

Establishing the Blockchain-Based Real Property Title Pilot Program in the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to explore the use of blockchain technology for securely recording and verifying real property ownership and to assess its potential for use by law enforcement and courts in resolving real property disputes involving squatting.

Latest action: Hearing canceled · Feb 17, 2026

In committeeAssessments and Taxation, Department ofAttorney GeneralCountiesCourtsCybersecurityDigital ProductsElectronic DocumentsEscrow AccountsInformation TechnologyLaw EnforcementPilot ProgramsPrivacyReal PropertyRecordationReportsStandards and Best PracticesState Police, Department ofSunsetTechnologyTitlesTransfer of Goods

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: Economic Matters (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Ways and Means

    Feb 4, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Reassigned to Economic Matters

    Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates

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

    Feb 9, 2026 · House of Delegates

  4. Hearing canceled

    Feb 17, 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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