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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

Corporations and Associations - Methodist Church Trust Requirement Repeal and Disaffiliation Requirements

Repealing a requirement that the assets of any Methodist Church be held in trust for the United Methodist Church and be subject to the control of the Church; repealing a provision of law providing that the absence of a trust clause in any deed or conveyance executed before June 1, 1953, does not exclude certain local churches from certain provisions of law; providing that a local church that disaffiliates from the United Methodist Conference shall retain ownership of its real property, subject to certain reimbursement requirements; etc.

https://legiscan.com/MD/bill/SB586/2025
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Anthony Muse State Senator
Religion Real Property Places Of Worship Deeds Estates and Trusts Transfer of Goods Corporations and Associations Building Maintenance and Repair
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