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Read. Follow. Verify.Maryland Senate Bill 723 Requires Title Insurer and Policy Number on Residential Property Deeds
Last action · February 12, 2026: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.Sponsor: J.B. Jennings
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What This Bill Would Do
Maryland Senate Bill 723 requires any presented for recording that changes ownership of residential property to include the name of the and the policy number, provided title insurance was obtained for the transaction. The requirement takes effect on October 1, 2026.
Homebuyers and entities recording residential property transfers must secure and disclose specific insurance documentation on s starting October 1, 2026, altering standard closing and recording disclosures for Maryland residential real estate.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
residential property purchasers
Purchasers obtaining title insurance must ensure that the title insurer's name and policy number are included on the deed presented for recording.
parties presenting deeds for recording
Individuals or entities submitting deeds for recordation must verify that required title insurer details are present on residential property transfer documents.
Key Facts
- Deeds presented for recording that effect a change in ownership of residential property must contain the name of the title insurer and the policy number if title insurance was obtained.
- The requirement applies specifically when a purchaser or other party has obtained title insurance for a residential property transaction.
- The Act takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 12, 2026SenateHearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings
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