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Maryland General Assembly · SB0939 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 400 (Chapter 400)

Bankruptcy Proceedings - Exemptions From Execution - Residential Real Property

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Officially: “Bankruptcy Proceedings - Exemptions From Execution - Residential Real Property Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Providing that the exemption for owner-occupied residential real property in a bankruptcy proceeding includes certain real property held in a revocable trust; and altering the amount of the exemption for owner-occupied residential real property in a bankruptcy proceeding.
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 with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 10, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 26, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 29, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator Henson
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 400 (as of Aug 30, 2026).