SB 451

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 17, 2026.

Eminent Domain - Just Compensation - Fees and Costs.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-451

Session 2026

Status introduced

Committee Judicial Proceedings

Senate introduced 2026-04-17

Summary

Establishing that damages to be awarded for the taking of land in a condemnation proceeding include, in addition to the fair market value of the land taken, any legal, expert, or other fees or costs of the action incurred by a defendant.

Sponsor

Senator Ready

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-02	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-02	Status	introduced
2026-04-17	Latest Action	In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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