Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Lease and Title Recordation and Verification
What this bill does
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, in collaboration with certain other entities, to report the results of the study to the Governor and the General Assembly.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Thompson, Ebony | Baltimore City Department of Law | Oral |
| FAV | Cooper, Jacqueline | Maryland Blockchain Association | Oral |
| FAV | May, Lisalobbyist | Maryland REALTORS | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | salling, johnny | senator | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Watson, Senator Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Watson, Senator Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Economic Action Maryland Fund | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Harris, Jonathan | Jonathan Harris | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Vormelker, Will | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hill, Matt | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Yeager, Robert | Department of Assessments and Taxation | Written (PDF) |