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AL HB447

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Ensler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Montgomery County residents may file their wills with the Office of the Judge of Probate for safekeeping

  • The judge of probate must maintain a docket recording each will, its deposit date, and any withdrawal date

  • Filed wills remain confidential and accessible only to the depositor, their legal representative, or their attorney until the depositor's death

  • The docket (but not the will contents) is available for public inspection

  • The judge of probate may charge a reasonable fee for filing each will

Legislative Description

Montgomery County; judge of probate, authorized to register wills

Montgomery County

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation3/5/2026
Montgomery County Legislation2/12/2026

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