SB 278 — Maryland

State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Expedited Document Processing and Fees

Establishing expedited processing fees for certain documents filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation; and requiring the Department to process documents filed at least 1 hour before the Department's close of business within 1 hour after the documents are received, and documents filed at least 30 minutes before the Department's close of business within 30 minutes after the documents are received.

Latest action: Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. · Jan 22, 2026

In committeeAssessments and Taxation, Department ofCorporations and AssociationsFeesRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsState DocumentsTime

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: Budget and Taxation (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Budget and Taxation
Jan 19, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 22, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Chris West, Jeff Waldstreicher

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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