Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 963: Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 963 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives. Primary sponsor: Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Martinez, Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 537.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Anne Kaiser | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“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 537
- 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
- Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
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