Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1149: State Finance - Claims of the State - Settlement
Status: Signed into law, April 28, 2026
Authorizing the Comptroller to settle a claim of the State that is in arrears, regardless of how long the claim has been in arrears, under certain circumstances.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning State Finance - Claims of the State - Settlement FOR the purpose of authorizing the Comptroller to settle a claim of the State that is in arrears, regardless of how long the claim has been in arrears; and generally relating to settlement of claims of the State. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Finance and Procurement Section 6-219 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
From the introduced text, February 12, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning State Finance - Claims of the State - Settlement FOR the purpose of authorizing the Comptroller to settle a claim of the State that is in arrears, regardless of how long the claim has been in arrears; and generally relating to settlement of claims of the State. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Finance and Procurement Section 6-219 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - State Finance and Procurement 6-219. (a) In this section, "claim" includes a claim that is reduced to judgment. (b) Subject to the limitations in this section, the Comptroller may settle a claim of the State that [has been] IS in arrears [for at least 2 years]: (1) against a person who receives or collects State money; (2) against the surety of that person; or (3) against any other person. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb1149* HOUSE BILL 1149 (c) Before settling a claim under this section, the Comptroller shall examine the claim thoroughly and shall be satisfied that the State could not collect the claim through legal process. …
Sponsors
- Caylin Young (D, 45) · primary sponsor
- Kevin Hornberger (R, HD-035A)
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 311
- : Returned Passed
- : Third Reading Passed (46-0)
- : Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Adopted
- : Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
- : Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Budget and Taxation
- : Third Reading Passed (130-0)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (46-0) (April 13, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (130-0) (March 21, 2026): 130 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1149?
- HB1149 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): State Finance - Claims of the State - Settlement.
- What does HB1149 do?
- In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning State Finance - Claims of the State - Settlement FOR the purpose of authorizing the Comptroller to settle a claim of the State that is in arrears, regardless of how long the claim has been in arrears; and generally relating to settlement of claims of the State. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Finance and Procurement Section 6-219 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
- What is the status of HB1149?
- Signed into law as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 311 (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1149?
- Caylin Young (D, 45), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1149?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1149?ys=2026RS
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