Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives - Noncitizens
Sponsor: Teresa Woorman (District 16)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Estates and TrustsStatus: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing the prohibition on a register of wills or court granting letters in administrative or judicial probate to certain individuals who are not citizens of the United States.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Amador, Ninfa | CASA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Woorman, Teresa | HOD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Orbe, Jr., Carlos | Maryland Latinos Unidos | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Asfaw, Senaya | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Woorman, Delegate Woormanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Woorman, Delegate Woormanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Latino Caucus, Maryland Legislative | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Macfarlane, Byron | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Urbano, Morelys | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Wambui, Maureen | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Good, Megan | Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Woorman, Teresa | self | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Macfarlane, Byron | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |