Task Force to Study Deed Fraud
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Task Force to Study Deed Fraud” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Establishing the Task Force to Study Deed Fraud; requiring the Task Force to review the incidence of deed fraud in Maryland, including the number of complaints, resolved deed fraud cases, amount of restitution awarded, and geographic and demographic trends; requiring the Department of Legislative Services to provide staff for the Task Force; and requiring the Task Force by July 1, 2028, to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 3, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 8, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 10, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 23, 2026
The numbers
10
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate RuffDelegate MorenoDelegate ConawayDelegate WoodsDelegate CardinDelegate PhillipsDelegate StinnettDelegate SimpsonDelegate TaylorDelegate McComas
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 399 (as of Aug 30, 2026).