JPR Committee Session, 1/27/2026 #1

Judicial Proceedings Committee · January 27, 2026

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Opening & Sponsor presentation: Senate Bill 82 (rental/lease fraud)

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15:48 → 20:12(4m 24s)

Chair opens the hearing and calls Senator Watson to present SB 82 to add counterfeit leases/rental agreements as a felony; Senator Watson describes recent squatting cases (named Tamika Goode, $2,300,000 Bethesda home) and argues current penalties (90 days, $500) are insufficient; he requests a favorable report. Sponsor asks if Dr. Wang will testify; committee schedules virtual panel and opens for questions.

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The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard testimony on 11 bills ranging from criminalizing counterfeit rental leases and amendments on competency timelines to homelessness protections, police discipline procedures, firearms waiting periods, school resource officer conduct, sentencing reforms and anti-doxing protections. Panels of proponents and opponents testified and committee Q&A followed each presentation.

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