Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandTo Governor
SB 819: Judicial In Rem Tax Foreclosure - Notice Requirements
Antonio Hayes
SB 819 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 739 (updated May 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill modifies the mandatory notification protocols required by the government before it can pursue an 'in rem' (against the property) judicial tax foreclosure.
Who is affected
Property owners facing tax delinquency, local government tax collection agencies, and judicial bodies overseeing foreclosure processes.
Requirements and enforcement
The government must improve or alter the manner in which it warns homeowners of impending property foreclosure due to unpaid taxes.
Costs and funding
Potential increased costs for local governments due to changes in notification procedures and administrative compliance.
When it takes effect
The bill has been approved by the Governor and enacted as Chapter 739.
Potential benefits
Increased transparency, improved protection of property rights, and enhanced due process for homeowners prior to losing their property.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for increased administrative friction, possible delays in tax collection, and dependency on current address data.
What is still unknown
The specific methods of notice (e.g., registered mail, posting, digital) are not detailed in the available summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Enhanced procedural efficiency for tax collections
- Reduction in potential litigation costs related to contested foreclosures
- Clearer legal standards for property tax processes
Risks
- Potential increase in administrative notification costs for local governments
- Possible delays in finalizing tax collections
- Need for staff training on new notification standards
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Strengthened due process protections for property owners
- Greater opportunity for homeowners to pursue tax redemption
- Protection against loss of property due to insufficient notification
Risks
- Increased complexity in government documentation for homeowners
- Risk of confusion during the transition to new notification standards
- Continued vulnerability of homeowners if address records are outdated
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Explicit legislative mandate for improved notice transparency
- Standardization of government communication during foreclosures
- Reduced likelihood of arbitrary or opaque property seizures
Risks
- Increased regulatory burden on local agencies
- Dependency on reliable public contact databases
- Potential for procedural loopholes if notification methods are poorly defined
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Implementation may depend on the accuracy of government mailing addresses to reach property owners.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief abstract; lacks the specific statutory text for exact clause analysis.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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