Maryland Trust Act - In Terrorem Clause - Void
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Maryland Trust Act - In Terrorem Clause - Void” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Establishing that, under the Maryland Trust Act, a certain in terrorem clause contained in a trust is void under certain circumstances.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 11, 2026
Hearing · Mar 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 17, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 3, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 25, 2026
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.56Senate · 2026-03-26 · Voting Yea 46, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 0
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.65House · 2026-03-05 · Voting Yea 132, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 502 (as of Sep 4, 2026).