MD SB451 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB657
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-04 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-04 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that damages to be awarded for the taking of land in a condemnation proceeding include, in addition to the fair market value of the land taken, any legal, expert, or other fees or costs of the action incurred by a defendant.
Title
Eminent Domain - Just Compensation - Fees and Costs
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
SB657 (Carry Over) 2025-02-03 - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Property | 12 | 104 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0451?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0451f.pdf |
