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SB 33 — Maryland

Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemption for Related Business Entities - Common Law Trusts

Altering an exemption from the recordation tax and State and county transfer tax for transfers between related business entities to include transfers involving common law trusts; and applying the Act to instruments of writing recorded on or after July 1, 2026.

Latest action: Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m. · Jan 15, 2026

In committeeCommerce and BusinessEstates and TrustsExemptionsLocal Government MandatesRecordationTaxes - Recordation and TransferTransfer Tax

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

  1. Pre-filed

    Oct 21, 2025 · Senate

  2. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    Jan 14, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.

    Jan 15, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Chris West

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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