StateMaryland

SB 819: Judicial In Rem Tax Foreclosure - Notice Requirements

Antonio HayesTo Governor

SB 819 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 739 (updated May 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Judicial In Rem Tax Foreclosure - Notice Requirements. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact identified

Risks

  • No direct impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for more efficient judicial procedures

Risks

  • Potential administrative costs for local governments

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Enhanced procedural protections for property owners
  • Stronger due process safeguards

Risks

  • Complexity in implementing new notification standards
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

Bill metadata only

Warning

Implementation effectiveness depends on specific notice requirements defined in the bill

Limitation

Analysis based on metadata only due to absence of full legislative text

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 739

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Enacted

Upcoming
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