SB 630 — Maryland

Overhead Transmission Lines and Eminent Domain - Property Value - Damages

Authorizing the owner of property used for residential purposes to bring an action to recover damages incurred as a result of the value of the property being diminished from the use of eminent domain to take property and construct an overhead transmission line within 300 feet of the property owner's residence; and requiring that reasonable fees be awarded to counsel for the defendant in a condemnation proceeding and the costs be charged against the plaintiff under certain circumstances.

Latest action: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) and Hearing canceled (Education, Energy, and the Environment) · Feb 17, 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: Judicial Proceedings (Senate); Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026