Courts - Exemptions From Execution on Judgments - Residential Real Property

Summary

The bill increases the amount of Maryland‑state exemption for an individual’s primary residence in a bankruptcy case and adds property held in a revocable trust. It sets a $150,000 exemption for most debtors and $300,000 for veterans or disabled seniors, with annual CPI adjustments. The changes apply only to bankruptcy filings after June 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Mar 5, 2026

History

1. Mar 23, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
2. Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
5. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
6. Mar 3, 2026Hearing canceled
7. Mar 3, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:30 p.m.
8. Feb 17, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
9. Feb 11, 2026First Reading Economic Matters

Sponsors

• Stewart · sponsor
• Tomlinson

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