Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill revises the Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act to match the model Uniform Simultaneous Death Act. It sets a 120‑hour survivorship rule for determining who inherits when deaths occur close together, outlines how death can be proven, and creates limited liability protections for payors who act in good faith. The changes apply to estates, trusts, joint tenancy, insurance policies, and other governing instruments.

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Hearings

• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Feb 11, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 509
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 9, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
5. Apr 9, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Mar 23, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
7. Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 20, 2026Favorable Report by Judiciary
9. Mar 20, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
10. Feb 2, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
11. Jan 28, 2026First Reading Judiciary

Sponsors

• Nkongolo · sponsor
• Behler
• Chisholm
• Griffith
• Odom

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