Legislation - SB0661

Title: Real Property - Condemnation - Compensation for Farm and Agricultural Property (Protect Maryland Farm Lands Act)
Sponsored by: Senators Ready, Bailey, Carozza, Corderman, Folden, Gallion, Hershey, James, Jennings, McKay, and Salling
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring the fair market value of certain agricultural property taken in a condemnation proceeding to be valued at 350% of the highest appraisal value of the property; and applying the Act retroactively to condemnation proceedings initiated on or after January 1, 2024.

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Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0081

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/29/2025 Legislative Date 1/25/2025 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Real Property - Condemnation - Compensation for Farm and Agricultural Property (Protect Maryland Farm Lands Act) Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/03/2025 Legislative Date 2/03/2025 Action Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/29/2025	1/25/2025	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Real Property - Condemnation - Compensation for Farm and Agricultural Property (Protect Maryland Farm Lands Act)
Senate	2/03/2025	2/03/2025	Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

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