HB426Introduced in the House of Delegates
Petition for Guardianship of the Property of Alleged Disabled Person - Stay of Civil Actions and Proceedings
Introduced by Jeffrie Long, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing a party to the guardianship of the property of an alleged disabled person to request a stay of certain civil actions or proceedings on the filing of a petition for guardianship of the property of an alleged disabled person; requiring a certain party to the guardianship of the property of an alleged disabled person to provide certain notice to a court granting a stay and to parties to a civil action or proceeding; establishing that a stay may be in effect for not more than 90 days, unless extended for good cause; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 538
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 10, 2026
128
Yes
0
No
13
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 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {303728/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {453521/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (34-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (128-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 538
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 303728/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 453521/1 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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