Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 277: 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
SB 277 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax. Primary sponsor: Chris West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 503.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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 503
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- Referred Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
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