Consumer Protection - Right to Repair - Powered Wheelchairs [HB-31]
Requiring, in order to make repairs to powered wheelchairs, that a certain manufacturer make available certain documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools to a certain independent repair provider or owner of a powered wheelchair; providing that a violation of the Act constitutes an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice subject to certain enforcement and penalty provisions; and applying the Act prospectively.
HB-31: Consumer Protection - Right to Repair - Powered Wheelchairs
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Hornberger
Favorable Adopted on 03/28/2025
Veterans Benefits Matters - Claim Servicers - Prohibitions and Requirements [HB-267]
Establishing prohibitions and requirements regarding compensation for certain services related to veterans benefits matters; prohibiting a person that is not V.A. accredited from making certain guarantees; providing for the enforcement of the Act under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act; and repealing certain advertising and disclosure requirements for veterans benefits services and veterans benefits appeals services.
Consumer Protection – False Advertising – Digital Goods [HB-208]
Prohibiting a person from advertising or offering for sale a digital good using certain terminology unless a certain affirmative acknowledgment is received from the purchaser or a certain clear and conspicuous statement is provided by the seller; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.
HB-208: Consumer Protection – False Advertising – Digital Goods
Sponsored by: Rep. Andrew Pruski
Favorable With Amendments {213725/1 Adopted on 03/28/2025
Task Force on Common Ownership Communities [SB-71]
Establishing the Task Force on Common Ownership Communities to study the education and training needs of common ownership community boards and new and prospective owners of homes and dwelling units in common ownership communities; and requiring the Task Force to submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2026.
SB-71: Task Force on Common Ownership Communities
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Sydnor
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 01/27/2025
HB-1709: Relating to the regulation and reporting on the use of artificial intelligence systems by certain business entities and state agencies; providing civil penalties.
Sponsored by: Rep. Giovanni Capriglione
Read First Time on 03/14/2025
You have voted HB-1709: Relating to the regulation and reporting on the use of artificial intelligence systems by certain business entities and state agencies; providing civil penalties..
SB-575: Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of certain organized criminal activity.
Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
Read First Time on 02/03/2025
You have voted SB-575: Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of certain organized criminal activity..
HB-1426: Relating to a prohibition on the issuance or enforcement of a search warrant, subpoena, or other court order for certain menstrual health data.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Bucy
Read First Time on 03/11/2025
You have voted HB-1426: Relating to a prohibition on the issuance or enforcement of a search warrant, subpoena, or other court order for certain menstrual health data..
HB-476: Relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts that may be charged in connection with deferred presentment transactions; creating a criminal offense.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Bucy
Read First Time on 02/28/2025
You have voted HB-476: Relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts that may be charged in connection with deferred presentment transactions; creating a criminal offense..
HB-316: Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of certain organized criminal activity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Ann Perez
Scheduled For Public Hearing In S/c On . . . on 04/03/2025
You have voted HB-316: Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of certain organized criminal activity..