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Maryland General Assembly · SB0082 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 550 (Chapter 550)

Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty

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Officially: “Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Prohibiting a person with the intent to defraud another from creating, aiding in the creation of, or possessing a counterfeit lease of real property or rental agreement relating to real property; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 27, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 11, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 13, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 16, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 1, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026

The numbers

10
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Senator WatsonSenator BaileySenator BrooksSenator CharlesSenator GileSenator GuzzoneSenator McKaySenator ReadySenator SallingSenator West
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 550 (as of Aug 30, 2026).