HB 1024·MD·house
Eminent Domain - Agricultural and Conservation Easements - Prohibited Taking
In CommitteeFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Rose
Latest Action
In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:30 p.m.
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
The bill bars the state, its agencies, and political subdivisions from condemning privately owned property that is covered by a perpetual agricultural or conservation easement. It preserves existing eminent‑domain procedures for the State Roads Commission and Baltimore City. The law would become effective on October 1, 2026.
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