Maryland|HB810

Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Lease and Title Recordation and Verification

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Summary

This bill establishes a pilot program within Maryland's State Department of Assessments and Taxation to study how blockchain technology could be used to record and verify real property ownership more securely. The program will assess whether blockchain-based systems could help law enforcement and courts resolve real property disputes, particularly cases involving squatting. The legislation directs a state agency to explore and evaluate the potential benefits of this technology for property title management.

Sponsor

DKym Taylor

Last action

Passed Enrolled

Apr 9, 2026

Topics

Blockchain & DLTGovernment Use & OversightFraud & Enforcement

Co-sponsors (9)

DAdrian Boafo,DDerrick Coley,DScott Phillips,DKent Roberson,DDenise Roberts,DDeni Taveras,DVeronica Turner,DGreg Wims,DJamila Woods

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Legislative history

Apr 9, 2026H

House Concurs Senate Amendments

Apr 9, 2026H

Third Reading Passed (107-16)

Apr 9, 2026H

Passed Enrolled

Apr 3, 2026S

Third Reading Passed (44-0)

Apr 1, 2026S

Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

Apr 1, 2026S

Favorable with Amendments {873225/1 Adopted

Apr 1, 2026S

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

Mar 25, 2026S

Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

Mar 23, 2026S

Referred Budget and Taxation

Mar 20, 2026H

Third Reading Passed (113-19)

Mar 19, 2026H

Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

Mar 19, 2026H

Favorable with Amendments {313423/1 Adopted

Mar 19, 2026H

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

Feb 9, 2026H

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 6, 2026H

Reassigned to Economic Matters

Feb 4, 2026H

First Reading Ways and Means