Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 523: Real Property - Residential Foreclosures - Commencement Restrictions
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 523 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Real Property - Residential Foreclosures - Commencement Restrictions. Primary sponsor: Dana Jones (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Mark Chang (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), David Fraser-Hidalgo (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Martinez, David Moon (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Andrew Pruski (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Courtney Watson (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Henson) Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Vaughn Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Mark Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| David Fraser-Hidalgo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Moon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Andrew Pruski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33A |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Courtney Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9B |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Henson) Adopted
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
- Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Economic Matters