Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 81: Real Property - Condemnation - Compensation for Farm and Agricultural Property (Protect Maryland Farm Lands Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 81 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on August 13, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Real Property - Condemnation - Compensation for Farm and Agricultural Property (Protect Maryland Farm Lands Act). Primary sponsor: Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), April Rose (Republican), Ryan Nawrocki (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Robin Grammer (Republican), Brian Chisholm (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Mangione. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Kathy Szeliga | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| April Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Ryan Nawrocki | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Bob Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Robin Grammer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Brian Chisholm | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Steve Arentz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Mangione | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
- Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Economic Matters
- Pre-filed