HB17Introduced in the House of Delegates
Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax
Introduced by Jon Cardin, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering certain criteria for determining the venue for administrative or judicial probate of decedents who were not domiciled in the State; providing that, for purposes of the application of the Maryland inheritance tax, the situs of intangible personal property is the domicile of the decedent; repealing a certain exemption from the Maryland inheritance tax for personal property that passes from a nonresident decedent; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 504
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 9, 2026
132
Yes
0
No
9
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 | Yes |
| 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 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {743726/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {183227/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 504
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 743726/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 183227/1 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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