HB130Introduced in the House of Delegates
Task Force to Study Deed Fraud
Introduced by Malcolm Ruff, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Task Force to Study Deed Fraud; requiring the Task Force to review the incidence of deed fraud in Maryland, including the number of complaints, resolved deed fraud cases, amount of restitution awarded, and geographic and demographic trends; requiring the Department of Legislative Services to provide staff for the Task Force; and requiring the Task Force by July 1, 2028, to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 399
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 11, 2026
130
Yes
1
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {273028/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (129-6)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {433927/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (130-1)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 399
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 273028/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 433927/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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