Real Property - Termination of Residential Real Estate Contracts - Contingency Clauses
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Real Property - Termination of Residential Real Estate Contracts - Contingency Clauses” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the definition of "contingency clause" as the term applies to the circumstances under which a residential real estate contract may be terminated by a purchaser; and altering the time period within which a holder of trust money must distribute trust money to a purchaser.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 8, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.46House · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 129, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 6, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 6
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.52Senate · 2026-03-05 · Voting Yea 42, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 4
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 716 (as of Sep 4, 2026).