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Maryland General Assembly · HB0017 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 504 (Chapter 504)

Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax

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Officially: “Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Altering certain criteria for determining the venue for administrative or judicial probate of decedents who were not domiciled in the State; providing that, for purposes of the application of the Maryland inheritance tax, the situs of intangible personal property is the domicile of the decedent; repealing a certain exemption from the Maryland inheritance tax for personal property that passes from a nonresident decedent; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 4, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 24, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 18, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026

The numbers

6
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate CardinDelegate ConawayDelegate McComasDelegate SimmonsDelegate WilliamsDelegate Woods
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 504 (as of Aug 30, 2026).