Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 17: Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 17 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on October 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax. Primary sponsor: Jon Cardin (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 504.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 504
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- House Concurs Senate Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
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