Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Lease and Title Recordation and Verification
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Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Lease and Title Recordation and Verification” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, in coordination with certain entities, to evaluate the use of blockchain technology for securely recording and verifying real property ownership and leases and to assess its potential for use by law enforcement and courts in resolving real property disputes involving squatting; and requiring the Department, by December 31, 2026, to report the results of the study to evaluate certain uses of blockchain technology to the Governor and the
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Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 3, 2026
Hearing · Feb 26, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 7, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 31, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 13, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 15, 2026
The numbers
10
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate TaylorDelegate BoafoDelegate ColeyDelegate PhillipsDelegate RobersonDelegate RobertsDelegate TaverasDelegate TurnerDelegate WimsDelegate Woods
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 747 (as of Aug 30, 2026).