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HB2089 • 2025
Provides for a process by which former owners of real property deeded to the county for delinquent property taxes may claim the surplus value after the property has been disposed of by the county.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 475, (2025 Laws): Effective date September 26, 2025.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Hayden, Linthicum.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
Third reading. Carried by Levy E. Passed. Ayes, 54; Excused, 3--Dobson, Nguyen H, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Nosse, Reschke, Speaker Fahey.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Revenue.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act would set up a means for the former owners of foreclosed real property to get the surplus after the property is sold by the county. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3). Provides for a process by which former owners of real property deeded to the county for delinquent property taxes may claim the surplus value after the property has been disposed of by the county. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Relating to: Relating to surpluses from the disposition of foreclosed property; and prescribing an effective date. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned