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MD SB955

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cheryl Kagan

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits the requirement for independent party-conducted elections in condominiums and homeowners associations to only contested elections where the number of candidates exceeds available seats
  • Amends Maryland Real Property Code sections 11-109(c)(17) for condominiums and 11B-118(a) for homeowners associations
  • Independent parties conducting elections must not be candidates, must have no conflicts of interest, and must not electioneer for any candidate
  • Unit or lot owners can serve as independent parties unless more than 25% of eligible voting members object
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Elections

Elections

Last Action

First Reading Senate Rules

2/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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