Maryland HB1149 allows the Comptroller to settle state claims in arrears, including those against persons who collect state money or their sureties.

Maryland HB1149 amends the State Finance and Procurement law to allow the Comptroller to settle claims of the State that have been in arrears. This includes claims against individuals who receive or collect state money and their sureties. The Comptroller must thoroughly examine the claim and be satisfied that the state could not collect the claim through legal process before settling. If a claim is settled without full payment, the Comptroller must keep a record of the settlement facts. The act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1149 allows the Comptroller to settle state claims in arrears, including those against persons who collect state money or their sureties.

Maryland HB1149 amends the State Finance and Procurement law to allow the Comptroller to settle claims of the State that have been in arrears. This includes claims against individuals who receive or collect state money and their sureties. The Comptroller must thoroughly examine the claim and be satisfied that the state could not collect the claim through legal process before settling. If a claim is settled without full payment, the Comptroller must keep a record of the settlement facts. The act takes effect October 1, 2026.