SB 1001·MD·senate
Natural Resources - Development of Abandoned Railroad Corridors - Proof of Title
In CommitteeFiled Feb 24, 2026
Sponsor: Mautz
Latest Action
In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Feb 24, 2026
Summary
The bill tells the Department of Natural Resources to do a title search and prove the state owns an abandoned railroad corridor in fee simple before any trail development begins. It also sets out coordination with other agencies, feasibility studies, and a public hearing process. The goal is to protect public land and ensure proper acquisition of trail‑worthy corridors.
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