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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Business Regulation – Retail Pet Stores – Modifications (No More Puppy– and Kitten–Mills Act of 2020) [SB-625] [Animals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Small Business ]
Altering the definition of "retail pet store" to include a broker that transfers dogs for resale by another person for purposes of certain provisions of law regulating retail pet stores; clarifying a certain prohibition on the sale of cats or dogs by retail pet stores; repealing a certain statement of intent of the General Assembly; and altering a certain definition.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan C Lee Favorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/18/2020

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Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Consumer Protection - Online Privacy - Study [HB-784] [Consumer Protection ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Requiring the Maryland Cybersecurity Council to review certain practices and methods of collection, use, storage, and disclosure of consumers' personally identifiable information and personal information by certain entities; and requiring the Council to submit to the General Assembly by November 1, 2020 a report on its findings and recommendations for providing increased consumer protection regarding online privacy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ned Carey Unfavorable Report By Finance on 03/17/2020

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Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Consumer Protection - Scanning or Swiping Identification Cards and Driver's Licenses - Prohibition [HB-752] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Prohibiting a person from using a scanning device to scan or swipe an individual's identification card or a driver's license to obtain personal information; prohibiting a person from retaining, selling, or transferring any information collected from scanning or swiping an individual's identification card or driver's license; providing that the Act does not prohibit a law enforcement officer from using a scanning device to record, retain, or transmit information if acting within the scope of the officer's official duties; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Edith Jerry Patterson Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters; Withdrawn on 02/25/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Facial Recognition Privacy Protection Act [SB-476] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Human Rights ]
Expressing the sense of the General Assembly that facial recognition technology can present certain risks as well as provide a variety of benefits and that safeguards are necessary to allow the use of the technology in ways that benefit society; establishing certain requirements and certain prohibited actions relating to provision of facial recognition services by certain persons; prohibiting certain governmental units from using facial recognition services under certain circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles E. Sydnor Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Program and Admissions and Amusement Tax Distributions – Extensions and Alterations [SB-465] [Budget and Spending ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Extending and altering through fiscal year 2026 the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an amount that when combined with the amount estimated to be distributed to the E-Nnovation Initiative Fund under certain provisions of law equals at least $8,500,000; altering certain requirements for certain individuals in certain positions funded by certain endowment proceeds; altering the distribution of certain revenue; providing certain contingencies; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/07/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Consumer Protection - Security Features for Connected Devices [SB-443] [Consumer Protection ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
Requiring the manufacturer of a connected device to equip the device with a certain reasonable security feature; providing that a security feature for a connected device is reasonable if the connected device is equipped with a certain means for authentication; providing that a violation of the Act is an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act and is subject to certain enforcement and penalty provisions; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe Unfavorable Report By Finance; Withdrawn on 03/09/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Workgroup to Study Maryland's Emerging Digital Economy [SB-369] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ] [Manufacturing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ]
Recognizing that manufacturers will need to partner with industry leaders, education stakeholders and others to explore new solutions to a global digital technology transformation the Workgroup to Study Maryland's Emerging Digital Economy is established to study and make recommendations on the State's entry into Industry 4.0 technology ; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Workgroup; requiring the Workgroup to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 1, 2021; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris West Hearing 2/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Gaming - Sports Wagering - Implementation [HB-225] [Gaming ]
Authorizing certain license holders to accept wagers on certain sporting events from certain individuals and by certain methods; requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to regulate sports wagering and the conduct of sports wagering; authorizing certain sports wagering licensees to enter into certain agreements for the operation of online sports wagering; providing the term of a sports wagering license is 15 years, subject to an annual fee of $250,000, payable to the Commission at a certain time; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Anne R Kaiser Hearing 2/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/21/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Admissions and Amusement Tax - Electronic Bingo and Tip Jars - Distribution to Maryland State Arts Council [HB-135] [Arts and Culture ] [Taxes ] [Gaming ] [Budget and Spending ]
Altering, beginning fiscal year 2022, the distribution of revenue from the State admissions and amusement tax on electronic bingo and electronic tip jars to require that the Maryland State Arts Council receive $1,000,000 each fiscal year; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Maggie L. McIntosh Hearing 1/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/16/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Consumer Protection - Electronic Transactions - Sale and Lease of Vehicles [HB-139] [Consumer Protection ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Providing that only a dealer may contract for the sale and delivery of a vehicle by electronic means except under certain circumstances; providing that a consumer shall be deemed not to have agreed to enter into a transaction for the sale or lease of a vehicle with a dealer by electronic means unless the dealer provides the consumer with certain documents and a reasonable opportunity to review the documents before providing an electronic signature; requiring that a vehicle be delivered at a certain location and within a certain time period; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian M. Crosby Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 71 on 05/08/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Business Records [HB-104] [Alcoholic Beverages ]
Requiring the Board of License Commissioners for Harford County to give a license holder at least 5 days' notice before the Board may examine the business records of the license holder; requiring the Board to make an appointment with the license holder to carry out the examination; and authorizing the license holder to keep business records in an electronic format approved by the Board and at a location away from the business premises.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard K Impallaria Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters; Withdrawn on 02/17/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Business Records [HB-104] [Alcoholic Beverages ]
Requiring the Board of License Commissioners for Harford County to give a license holder at least 5 days' notice before the Board may examine the business records of the license holder; requiring the Board to make an appointment with the license holder to carry out the examination; and authorizing the license holder to keep business records in an electronic format approved by the Board and at a location away from the business premises.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard K Impallaria Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters; Withdrawn on 02/17/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Consumer Protection – Electronic Transactions – Sale and Lease of Vehicles [SB-134] [Consumer Protection ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Providing that only a dealer may contract for the sale and delivery of a vehicle by electronic means under certain circumstances; providing that a consumer shall be deemed not to have agreed to enter into a transaction for the sale or lease of a vehicle with a dealer by electronic means unless the dealer provides the consumer with certain documents and a reasonable opportunity to review the documents before providing an electronic signature; requiring that a vehicle be delivered at a certain location and within a certain time period; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian J. Feldman Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 72 on 05/08/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Natural Resources - Recreational License Donation Program and Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund - Revisions [SB-142] [Veterans ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Recreation ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Animals ] [Sports ]
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish a process for an individual purchasing certain licenses and stamps in a certain manner to make a voluntary monetary donation to the Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund; requiring the Department to collect donations and deposit them into the Fund; authorizing the Chesapeake Bay Trust to make grants to eligible sponsor organizations that provide opportunities to benefit veterans or members of the Armed Forces of the United States; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald N Young Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 536 on 05/08/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Consumer Protection - Scanning or Swiping Identification Cards and Driver's Licenses - Prohibition [SB-34] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Prohibiting a person from using a scanning device to scan or swipe an individual's identification card or a driver's license to obtain personal information; prohibiting a person from retaining, selling, or transferring any information collected from scanning or swiping an individual's identification card or driver's license; providing that the Act does not prohibit a law enforcement officer from using a scanning device to record, retain, or transmit information if acting within the scope of the officer's official duties; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan Unfavorable Report By Finance on 02/06/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2017 Regular Session

State Government - eCheck Payments - Prohibition on Convenience Fee [HB-1364] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Consumer Protection ]
Providing that a unit of State government that allows a person to make a payment by electronic funds transfer or eCheck that uses an automated clearinghouse network to process the payment may not charge a convenience fee.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel T Oaks Hearing 3/01 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/01/2017

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2017 Regular Session

Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Nontransferable Ticketing Systems [HB-1114] [Consumer Protection ]
Prohibiting a ticket issuer from using a nontransferable ticketing system except under specified circumstances; prohibiting a purchaser or a seller of a ticket from being penalized, discriminated against, or denied access to an event under specified circumstances; authorizing a ticket issuer, an operator of a venue, or an agent of the operator to maintain and enforce specified policies, establish specified limits, revoke or restrict specified tickets, and opt not to sell tickets in a specified form under specified circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Talmadge Branch Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters; Withdrawn on 03/18/2017

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2017 Regular Session

Maryland Personal Information Protection Act - Security Breach Notification Requirements - Modifications [HB-965] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Small Business ]
Altering the applicability of specified security breach investigation and notification requirements to specified businesses; authorizing a specified business to elect to provide a specified notification; prohibiting a specified business from charging a specified business a fee for providing information needed to provide a specified notification or requiring or compelling a specified business to make a specified election; prohibiting a specified business from using specified information for specified purposes; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Seth A. Howard Hearing 4/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 04/04/2017

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2017 Regular Session

Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Nontransferable Ticketing Systems [SB-892] [Consumer Protection ]
Prohibiting a ticket issuer from using a nontransferable ticketing system under specified circumstances; prohibiting a purchaser or a seller of a ticket from being penalized, discriminated against, or denied access to an event under specified circumstances; authorizing a ticket issuer, an operator of a venue, or an agent of the operator to maintain and enforce specified policies, establish specified limits, revoke or restrict specified tickets and opt not to sell tickets in a specified form under specified circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian J. Feldman Hearing 3/01 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/01/2017

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2017 Regular Session

Maryland Personal Information Protection Act - Revisions [HB-974] [Data Privacy ] [Consumer Protection ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Requiring a specified business, when destroying an employee's or a former employee's records containing specified personal information of the employee or former employee, to take specified steps to protect against unauthorized access to or use of the information; altering the circumstances under which a specified business must conduct an investigation and notify specified persons of a specified breach; authorizing a specified business to provide a specified required notice in a specified manner under specified circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ned Carey Approved By The Governor - Chapter 518 on 05/04/2017

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