MD HB1346

Creates two new expedited processing tiers at the State Department of Assessments and Taxation: 1-hour processing for $1,000 and 30-minute processing for $1,500, in addition to the existing 2-hour processing option at $425

Requires documents filed at least 1 hour before close of business to be processed within 1 hour, and documents filed at least 30 minutes before close of business to be processed within 30 minutes

Applies to recording of documents including financing statements and preclearance submissions for articles of incorporation, certificates of limited partnership, LLC articles of organization, and similar business formation documents

Standard (non-expedited) processing remains available at $50 for documents not requesting any expedited tier

Effective date: October 1, 2026