Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the prohibition on a register of wills or court granting letters in administrative or judicial probate to certain individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 25, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 12, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 28, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 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
12
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate WoormanDelegate AceveroDelegate BoyceDelegate KaiserDelegate KaufmanDelegate MartinezDelegate Palakovich CarrDelegate RuthDelegate SimmonsDelegate TerrasaDelegate WimsDelegate Wolek
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 537 (as of Aug 30, 2026).