Organization on the record
MSBA Real Property Section
Bills
23
8 for · 9 against · 6 info
Got their outcome
100%
17 of 17 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 130 Task Force to Study Deed Fraud | FWAPDF | O'Connell, William | Enacted |
| HB 405 Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Documents - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment | FWAPDF | O'Connell, William | Enacted |
| HB 738 Real Property - Transfer-on-Death Deed - Establishment | FWAPDF | O'Connell, William | Enacted |
| HB 1104 Residential Solar Energy Systems - Local Inspections and Permitting | INFOPDF | O'Connell, William | Did not advance |
| HB 1188 Excess Ownership of Single-Family Residences Excise Tax (End Hedge Fund Control of Maryland Homes Act of 2026) | INFOPDF | O'Connell, William | Did not advance |
| HB 1439 Real Property - Partition of Property - Liens and Purchase Price Adjustments | INFOPDF | O'Connell, William | Did not advance |
| HB 1456 Consumer Protection - Residential Property Advertisement - Ownership Verification | INFOPDF | O'Connell, William | Did not advance |
| SB 723 Real Property - Deeds - Recordation Requirements | UNFPDF | O'Connell, William | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session5 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 625 Real Property - Transfer-on-Death Deed - Establishment | UNFPDF | O'Connell, William | Did not advance |
| HB 1554 Sales and Use Tax - Taxable Business Services - Alterations | UNFPDF | O'Connell, William | Did not advance |
| SB 150 Real Property - Recordation and Land Records - Requirements | FWAPDF | O'Connell, William | Enacted |
| SB 881 Transportation - Regional Transportation Authorities | UNFPDF | O'Connell, William | Did not advance |
| SB 1045 Sales and Use Tax - Taxable Business Services - Alterations | UNFPDF | O'Connell, William | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session10 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 25 Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Amendments to Declarations and Governing Documents | FAVPDF | O'Connell, Bill | Enacted |
| HB 58 Cooperative Housing Corporations, Condominiums, and Homeowners Associations - Reserve Studies | INFOPDF | O'Connell, Bill | Did not advance |
| HB 94 Estates and Trusts - Rule Against Perpetuities | FAVPDF | Levin, Ed | Enacted |
| HB 334 Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Definitions and Legislative Intent | UNFPDF | O'Connell, Bill | Did not advance |
| HB 444 Homeowners Associations - Powers, Boards of Directors, Voting, Meetings, and Rules | INFOPDF | O'Connell, Bill | Did not advance |
| HB 1149 Department of Housing and Community Development - Social Housing Subprogram (Social Housing Act) | UNFPDF | O'Connell, Bill | Did not advance |
| HB 1182 Real Property - Redemption or Extinguishment of Ground Rents | FWAPDF | O'Connell, William | Enacted |
| HB 1628 Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction and Services | UNFPDF | O'Connell, Bill | Did not advance |
| SB 170 Real Property - Ground Leases - Past Due Ground Rent | FAVPDF | O'Connell, Bill | Enacted |
| SB 262 Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Definitions and Legislative Intent | UNFPDF | O'Connell, Bill | Did not advance |