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SB 866

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Common Ownership Communities - Ombudsman Unit, Governing Document Database, and Local Commissions

Sponsor: C. Anthony Muse (District 26)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing the Common Ownership Community Ombudsman Unit in the Office of the Attorney General to monitor relevant changes in federal and State laws, make certain information publicly available, assist members in understanding certain rights and processes, and provide information on alternative dispute resolution services; requiring common ownership communities to file certain documents; requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish a data base of governing documents; etc.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 9FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVPohlhaus, JeannieCross KeysOral
FAVCook, ChuckDepartment of Housing and Community DevelopmentWritten (PDF)
FAVTabrizi, MaryamHumane World for AnimalsWritten (PDF)
FAVSocha, SoniaKCTHA2Written (PDF)
FAVSarkar, Esq., ShaoliMSBAWritten (PDF)
FAVMay, LisalobbyistMaryland REALTORSWritten (PDF)
FAVHyatt, JeanneNAOral
FAVMuse, C. AnthonySenator MuseWritten (PDF)
FAVSenator Muse, Senator MuselegislatorIndividualOral
UNFGraf, LorilobbyistMaryland Building Industry AssociationWritten (PDF)
UNFVormelker, WillMaryland JudiciaryWritten (PDF)
UNFManougian, RobinMaryland Legislative Action CommitteeWritten (PDF)
FWAHorvath, SteveHOA UnitedWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVMay, LisaMaryland REALTORSRegistered for: Maryland REALTORS; Maryland Association of Realtors
UNFGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association