Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB0298 — State Department of Assessments and Taxation – County Supervisor Residency Requirement and Location of County Assessment Offices – Alteration

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Repealing the requirement that a county supervisor of real property assessments reside in the county for which the supervisor is appointed; and repealing the requirement that the county assessment office be located in the county seat.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Ways and Means Committee Chair · Primary
  • Assessments and Taxation · Cosponsor
  • Departmental · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Chair, Ways and Means Committee

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Assessments and Taxation
  • Departmental

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0298 do?
Repealing the requirement that a county supervisor of real property assessments reside in the county for which the supervisor is appointed; and repealing the requirement that the county assessment office be located in the county seat.
Who sponsors HB0298?
HB0298 is sponsored by Chair, Ways and Means Committee, Assessments and Taxation, and Departmental.
What is the current status of HB0298?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB0298?
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