Maryland House Bill 1244: Overhead Transmission Lines and Eminent Domain - Property Value - Damages

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Authorizing the owner of property used for residential purposes to bring an action to recover damages incurred as a result of the value of the property being diminished from the use of eminent domain to take property and construct an overhead transmission line within 300 feet of the property owner's residence; and requiring that reasonable fees be awarded to counsel for the defendant in a condemnation proceeding and the costs be charged against the plaintiff under certain circumstances.

Latest action

Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (2026-02-12)

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