Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 596: Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 596 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act. Primary sponsor: LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Brian Chisholm (Republican), Mike Griffith (Republican), Darrell Odom (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 509.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Brian Chisholm | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
“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 509
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary