Docket Room.
HB 867·MD·house

Real Property - Actions for Wrongful Detainer - Required Postings

FailedFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Conaway
Latest Action

Hearing (House)

Mar 4, 2026

Summary

The bill changes Maryland’s wrongful detainer law so that the usual remedies only apply if the property has a conspicuous sign warning against trespass or loitering. It sets out a fast‑track complaint and summons process, limits counterclaims, and outlines appeal procedures. The measure affects property owners, occupants, and courts by adding a posting requirement and detailed procedural steps.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Ask about HB 867

3 free questions a day, no account

Hearings

History

  1. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Conaway · sponsor

Bill text

Read the official text ↗

Opens the legislature’s own copy.

Similar bills in other states

Loading the map of where bills like this one were filed.

Topics

Share

Writing about this bill? Add a live status widget to your site or newsletter. It updates as the bill moves.

Track this bill

Get an email when HB 867 moves: committee action, floor votes, amendments and hearings. Free, no card.

Track HB 867 free

Or ask your AI assistant about HB 867 directly:

Add to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice