HB810Introduced in the House of Delegates
Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Lease and Title Recordation and Verification
Introduced by Kym Taylor, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, in coordination with certain entities, to evaluate the use of blockchain technology for securely recording and verifying real property ownership and leases and to assess its potential for use by law enforcement and courts in resolving real property disputes involving squatting; and requiring the Department, by December 31, 2026, to report the results of the study to evaluate certain uses of blockchain technology to the Governor and the General Assembly.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 747
May 26, 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
107
Yes
16
No
18
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 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| 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
First Reading Ways and Means
Reassigned to Economic Matters
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments {313423/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (113-19)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {873225/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (107-16)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 747
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 313423/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 873225/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Economic Matters (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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