The Issue
House Bill 59 would create an expedited legal process to remove people from homes that are listed for sale or lease. Under the bill, courts would be required to hold hearings within five days, issue a ruling within two business days, and allow only two business days to file an appeal. If the court rules in favor of the complainant, the sheriff must execute a warrant to remove occupants within 24 hours. HB59.
In practice, this means families could be forced out of their homes in a matter of days
In cities like Baltimore, where tax sale activity is heavily concentrated in historically redlined Black communities, policies that accelerate displacement risk deepening the racial inequities already embedded in the housing system. Housing policy should prioritize stability and due process, not speed.
Urge Your Legislators To Reject HB 59.
The Challenge
Urge Your Legislators To Reject HB 59 to stop legislation that would reinforce the racist housing policies that have historically displaced Black families and stripped wealth from Black communities. .
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