Eminent Domain - Just Compensation - Fees and Costs
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Eisenstein, Harris | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Thompson, Lindsaylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVThompson, LindsayRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Farmland Trust; CropLife America; Delaware-Maryland Agribusiness Association; Denali Water Solutions; Horizon Farm Credit…