Process Serving
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Justice Reinvestment Act [SB-1005]
Requiring the Division of Parole and Probation to conduct a risk and needs assessment on inmates as soon as feasible after sentencing and develop a case plan to guide an inmate's rehabilitation while in custody; altering the manner in which specified diminution credits may be earned; authorizing expungement for convictions for specified misdemeanors after 10 years, or 15 years under specified conditions; establishing the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board and the Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Miller
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 515 on 05/19/2016
Spread the world
Gettr Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Health Care Malpractice Claims - Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office - Repeal [HB-992]
Repealing provisions of law relating to the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office; terminating the Health Claims Arbitration Fund; requiring the clerk of a court to forward to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene copies of specified pleadings and certificates of a qualified expert; requiring the Department to forward to the State Board of Physicians copies of specified pleadings and certificates of a qualified expert; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary; Withdrawn on 03/14/2016
Spread the world
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Real Property - Actions to Quiet Title [HB-920]
Authorizing a specified action to be brought to establish title against adverse claims to property; providing for venue and the application of the Maryland Rules in an action under the Act; establishing requirements for a complaint, an answer to a complaint, naming of defendants, joinder of parties, and service of process in an action under the Act; requiring the recording in the land records of the county in which any portion of the property is located of a judgement in an action under the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 396 on 05/10/2016
Spread the world
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Landlord and Tenant Law - Actions for Repossession (Fairness and Integrity for Baltimore City Renters Act) [HB-796]
Repealing and adding specified provisions in the Public Local Laws of Baltimore City concerning landlord and tenant law and the repossession of premises; requiring a landlord to maintain specified records for payments of rent and other charges; establishing specified procedures for repossession by a landlord when a tenant fails to pay rent when due; requiring a sheriff to serve a specified summons in a specified manner; establishing a specified tenant legal assistance special fund and a $30 surcharge on the filing of an eviction complaint; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 03/28/2016
Spread the world
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Life Without the Possibility of Parole - First Degree Murder [HB-757]
Altering the circumstances under which a person who is found guilty of murder in the first degree may be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole; establishing specified procedures for trial and sentencing in relation to the imposition of a sentence of life without the possibility of parole; applying the Act retroactively; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2016
Spread the world
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Guardianship of a Disabled Person - Communication and Notification Rights [HB-512]
Prohibiting a guardian of the person of a disabled person from prohibiting or restricting communication between the disabled person and a member of the disabled person's family, except as authorized by a specified court order; authorizing an individual other than a member of a disabled person's family to file a specified petition for an order to compel visitation with the disabled person; requiring a guardian to notify specified individuals within 24 hours of specified circumstances related to the disabled person; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Trent Kittleman
Unfavorable Report By Health And Government Operations; Withdrawn on 03/08/2016
Spread the world
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Health Program Integrity and Recovery Activities [HB-1220]
Authorizing the Inspector General or a specified Assistant Inspector General in the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to subpoena any person or evidence, administer oaths, and take depositions and other testimony for the purpose of investigating fraud, waste, or abuse of departmental program funds; authorizing a specified court to take specified actions under specified circumstances if a person fails to comply with a specified order or subpoena; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Bromwell
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 136 on 04/12/2016
Spread the world
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Family Law - Automatic Injunction [HB-1120]
Requiring an automatic order to be issued and entered on the filing of specified pleadings in specified family law actions; establishing that an automatic order shall be binding on the parties on the occurrence of specified events; establishing that an automatic order shall remain in full force and effect during the pendency of the action, unless terminated, modified, or amended by further order of court or on agreement of the parties; specifying the contents of an automatic order; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/18/2016
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Fair Foreclosure Act of 2015 [SB-877]
Requiring an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property to be commenced by filing a complaint; requiring practice and procedure in an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property to be governed by Title 2 of the Maryland Rules; prohibiting a foreclosure sale of residential property from occurring until at least 30 days after the court enters judgment in favor of the secured party; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/26/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Real Property - Ground Rents [SB-851]
Altering a specified definition for purposes of specified provisions of law prohibiting nonjudicial actions to take possession of property; repealing specified provisions of law providing that the establishment of a lien is the remedy for nonpayment of a ground rent on specified residential property; altering the manner of giving specified notice; authorizing the holder of a ground rent in arrears to be reimbursed for specified expenses under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Gladden
Hearing 3/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Election Law - Campaign Finance - Central Committee Candidates [SB-755]
Providing that a specified provision of law relating to campaign finance entities does not apply to candidates for election to the central committee of a political party if the candidate during an election cycle does not spend more than $1,000 in personal funds or accept contributions; requiring specified candidates for election to the central committee of a political party to keep a specified account book, preserve the account book for specified purposes and for a specified period of time, and file a specified affidavit; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Simonaire
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 380 on 05/12/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Maryland False Claims Act [SB-374]
Prohibiting specified actions constituting false claims against a governmental entity; providing specified penalties for making false claims; requiring the court to consider and give special attention to specified factors in determining the amount of fines and penalties to be levied under the Act; authorizing a person and the governmental entity to file a civil action against a person that makes a specified false claim under specified circumstances; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 165 on 05/12/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable and Elder Adults - Petition to Freeze Assets [SB-288]
Authorizing a State's Attorney to file a petition to freeze assets of a defendant charged with a specified financial crime involving a vulnerable or elder adult under specified circumstances; requiring that a petition to freeze assets be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules and include specified information; requiring that a petition to freeze assets be mailed to specified financial institutions; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 336 on 05/12/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Civil Actions - Disclosure of Information - Repeal of Certification Requirement [SB-145]
Repealing the requirement that a plaintiff file a specified certification with the court and serve the certification on an insurer or a person that has a self-insurance plan before the insurer or person with a self-insurance plan is required to provide the plaintiff with specified information on the last known home and business addresses of the defendant; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Zirkin
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 325 on 05/12/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable and Elder Adults - Petition to Freeze Assets [HB-737]
Authorizing a State's Attorney to file a petition to freeze assets of a defendant charged with a specified financial crime involving a vulnerable or elder adult under specified circumstances; requiring that a petition to freeze assets be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules and include specified information; requiring that a petition to freeze assets be mailed to specified financial institutions; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 337 on 05/12/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Medical Liability Efficiency Act of 2015 [HB-547]
Repealing provisions relating to the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office; prohibiting a person from bringing an action against a health care provider for a medical injury unless the person provides to the health care provider a specified notice, medical records, and releases at least 90 days in advance of the action; terminating the Health Claims Arbitration Fund; altering the content of specified certificates of a qualified expert; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. (judiciary) on 03/11/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Real Property - Residential Property - Ground Leases [HB-511]
Altering a specified definition for purposes of specified provisions of law prohibiting nonjudicial actions to take possession of property; specifying the date from which specified past due ground rent accrues for specified purposes; authorizing a ground lease holder to be reimbursed for specified late fees, interest, costs, and expenses in an action to recover past due ground rent; authorizing a leasehold tenant to cure a default and commence a proceeding to obtain relief from a writ of possession under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin Holmes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 428 on 05/12/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Maryland False Claims Act [HB-405]
Prohibiting specified actions constituting false claims against a governmental entity; providing specified penalties for making false claims; requiring the court to consider and give special attention to specified factors in determining the amount of fines and penalties to be levied under the Act; authorizing a person and the governmental entity to file a civil action against a person that makes a specified false claim under specified circumstances; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Vetoed By The Governor (duplicative) on 05/12/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Real Property - Ground Rents [HB-1232]
Altering a specified definition for purposes of specified provisions of law prohibiting nonjudicial actions to take possession of property; repealing specified provisions of law providing that the establishment of a lien is the remedy for nonpayment of a ground rent on specified residential property; altering the manner of giving specified notice; authorizing the holder of a ground rent in arrears to be reimbursed for specified expenses under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/02/2015
Spread the world
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Fair Foreclosure Act of 2015 [HB-1195]
Requiring an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property to be commenced by filing a complaint; requiring practice and procedure in an action to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property to be governed by Title 2 of the Maryland Rules; prohibiting a foreclosure sale of residential property from occurring until at least 30 days after the court enters judgment in favor of the secured party; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Hearing 3/18 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/18/2015