Real Property - Deeds - Recordation Requirements
Sponsor: J.B. Jennings (District 7)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a deed presented for recording effecting a change in ownership of residential property to contain the name of the title insurer and the policy number if the purchaser or other party has obtained title insurance.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Benhoff, Jean | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Jennings, Senator Jenningslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | O'Connell, William | MSBA Real Property Section | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Glazer, Mark | Maryland Land Title Association | Written (PDF) |