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Maryland General Assembly · SB0131 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 500 (Chapter 500)

Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege

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Officially: “Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Clarifying that a communication between an attorney and a client that acts as a fiduciary is subject to the attorney-client privilege even if fiduciary funds are used to compensate the attorney for services rendered to the client.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 22, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Feb 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 15, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 17, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 20, 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

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator West
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 500 (as of Aug 30, 2026).