Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes [SB-642]
Repealing a certain limitation on an exemption for a motor or trailer home dealer and a salesman employed by the dealer from restrictions on the number of annual vehicle shows in which the dealer or salesman may participate; authorizing out-of-state motor or trailer home dealers to participate in vehicle shows in the State; and creating an exception for motor or trailer home shows to the requirement that vehicle shows offer only new vehicles.
SB-642: Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes [HB-545]
Repealing a certain limitation on an exemption for a motor or trailer home dealer and a salesman employed by the dealer from restrictions on the number of annual vehicle shows in which the dealer or salesman may participate; authorizing out-of-state motor or trailer home dealers to participate in vehicle shows in the State; and creating an exception for motor or trailer home shows to the requirement that vehicle shows offer only new vehicles.
HB-545: Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes
Sponsored by: Rep. Carl Anderton
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/02/2023
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Incentives [HB-931]
Requiring an affiliate of a vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch to offer certain incentives to all dealers of the same line make under certain circumstances; requiring a vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch or affiliate to offer certain incentives to all purchasers of vehicles of the same line make under certain circumstances; requiring that any system operated by a vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch or affiliate for allocating new vehicles to dealers be reasonable and fair; etc.
HB-931: Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Incentives
Sponsored by: Rep. Pamela Queen
Hearing Canceled on 02/11/2022
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Incentives [SB-886]
Requiring an affiliate of a vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch to offer certain incentives to all dealers of the same line make under certain circumstances; requiring a vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch or affiliate to offer certain incentives to all purchasers of vehicles of the same line make under certain circumstances; requiring that any system operated by a vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch or affiliate for allocating new vehicles to dealers be reasonable and fair; etc.
SB-886: Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Incentives
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2022
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Prices Listed on Dealer Website [SB-615]
Providing that a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch may not prohibit a dealer from listing on the dealer's website a vehicle for sale or lease at a certain price, coerce or require a dealer to list a certain price on the dealer's website, or take an adverse action against a dealer for listing a certain price on the dealer's website; and defining "purchase price" as the full delivered price of a vehicle, excluding only taxes, title fees, and any freight or certain other disclosed dealer process charges.
SB-615: Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Prices Listed on Dealer Website
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Hough
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/28/2022
Vehicle Laws – Licensing of Businesses and Occupations – Definition of Vehicle Salesman [HB-679]
Altering the definition of "vehicle salesman" as it relates to certain vehicle laws governing the licensing of businesses and occupations to include certain individuals who, for a commission or other compensation, negotiate with or induce other persons to enter into a financial security or warranty agreement on behalf of a dealer in connection with the sale of a vehicle.
HB-679: Vehicle Laws – Licensing of Businesses and Occupations – Definition of Vehicle Salesman
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 573 on 05/29/2022
Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Prices Listed on Dealer Website [HB-274]
Providing that a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch may not prohibit a dealer from listing on the dealer's website a vehicle for sale or lease at a certain price, coerce or require a dealer to list a certain price on the dealer's website, or take an adverse action against a dealer for listing a certain price on the dealer's website; and defining "purchase price" as the full delivered price of a vehicle, excluding only taxes, title fees and any freight or certain other disclosed dealer process charges.
HB-274: Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Prices Listed on Dealer Website
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/01/2022
Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Prices Listed on Dealer Website [HB-659]
Providing that a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch may not prohibit a dealer from listing on the dealer's website a vehicle for sale or lease at the purchase price or coerce or require a dealer to list a price different from the purchase price on the dealer's website or take an adverse action against a dealer for listing a vehicle at a particular price on the dealer's website; and defining "purchase price" as the full delivered price of a vehicle, excluding taxes, title fees, and certain other dealer charges.
HB-659: Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Prices Listed on Dealer Website
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/17/2021
Labor and Employment - Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act) [SB-486]
Requiring an essential employer to give a written statement regarding certain hazard pay paid to certain essential workers at certain intervals; requiring an essential employer to take certain actions related to occupational safety and health during an emergency; authorizing an essential worker to refuse to fulfill a certain responsibility under certain circumstances; prohibiting an essential employer from retaliating or taking other adverse action against an essential worker or other worker for certain actions; etc.
SB-486: Labor and Employment - Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act)
Senate Bill 486 Explanation
This bill, entitled the Maryland Essential Worker's Protection Act, aims to:
Provide a special enrollment period for health insurance coverage for essential workers during emergencies
Require essential employers to provide hazard pay to essential workers at regular intervals
Have emergency management agencies evaluate and announce emergencies
Ensure essential employers take actions related to occupational safety and health during emergencies
Allow essential workers to refuse responsibilities in unsafe work environments
Prohibit retaliation against essential workers for certain actions
Enforce the act through the Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Set standards, protocols, and procedures for essential employers
Protect essential workers' eligibility for state benefit programs
Prohibit misclassification of essential workers
Require reporting of positive test results to the Maryland Department of Health
Provide bereavement and health leave for essential workers
Require financial assistance for health care costs for essential workers
Prohibit lowering pay for certain reasons
Make this act apply only prospectively and establish it as an emergency measure
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Hearing 2/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/26/2021
Labor and Employment - Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act) [HB-581]
Requiring each essential employer to take certain actions related to occupational safety and health during an emergency; providing that an essential worker has the right to refuse to perform a certain task as provided under certain provisions of law; requiring essential employers to take certain steps to minimize the risk of transmission of an infectious disease; requiring essential employers to report certain test results to the Maryland Department of Health; requiring the Department to categorize and the publish the results; etc.
HB-581: Labor and Employment - Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act)
Sponsored by: Rep. Dereck Davis
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 736 on 05/30/2021
Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Prices Listed on Dealer Websites [SB-208]
Providing that a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch may not prohibit a dealer from listing on the dealer's website a vehicle for sale or lease at the purchase price, coerce or require a dealer to list a price different from the purchase price on the dealer's website, or take an adverse action against a dealer for listing a vehicle at a particular price on the dealer's website; and defining "purchase price" as the full delivered price of a vehicle, excluding taxes, title fees, and certain other dealer charges.
SB-208: Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Prices Listed on Dealer Websites
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Hearing 1/19 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/28/2021
Wicomico County - Motorcycles - Sunday Sales [SB-355]
Authorizing a vehicle dealer in Wicomico County to sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motorcycle or certificate of title for a motorcycle on Sunday.
SB-355: Wicomico County - Motorcycles - Sunday Sales
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Mathias
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 87 on 04/10/2018
Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Consumer Data Protection [SB-1031]
Requiring vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches, or their agents, to allow vehicle dealers to furnish certain consumer data in a certain manner; authorizing manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches, or their agents, to access data management systems with express written consent of the dealer; prohibiting manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches from taking adverse action against dealers that refuse to grant access to certain data; etc.
SB-1031: Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Consumer Data Protection
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Third Reading Passed (44-0) on 04/06/2018
Wicomico County - Motorcycles - Sunday Sales [HB-1586]
Authorizing a vehicle dealer in Wicomico County to sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motorcycle or certificate of title for a motorcycle on Sunday.
HB-1586: Wicomico County - Motorcycles - Sunday Sales
Sponsored by: Rep. Carl Anderton
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 88 on 04/10/2018
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Consumer Data Protection [HB-1104]
Requiring vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches, or their agents, to allow vehicle dealers to furnish consumer data in a certain manner; authorizing manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches to access data management systems with express written consent of the dealer; prohibiting manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches from requiring a dealer to grant access to the dealer's data management systems through a franchise agreement; etc.
HB-1104: Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Consumer Data Protection
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 517 on 05/08/2018
Vehicle Laws - Dealers - Dealer Processing and Freight Charges [SB-806]
Establishing that certain costs for services provided are eligible to be included in a vehicle's "dealer processing charge"; repealing certain vehicle dealer price disclosure requirements for dealer processing and freight charges; requiring vehicle dealers to disclose the amount of a dealer processing charge in a certain manner and file with the Motor Vehicle Administration certain notice of the amount of a dealer processing charge; etc.
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Advertisements [SB-526]
Providing that a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch may not prohibit a dealer from advertising a vehicle for sale or lease at a certain price or coerce or require a dealer to change the advertising medium for a certain price; and requiring a contract for the sale of a vehicle by a dealer to contain a certain statement.
SB-526: Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Advertisements
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/28/2019
Rental and Replacement Vehicles - Age-Based Service Determinations - Prohibition [SB-247]
Prohibiting a rental vehicle company from, solely on the basis of age, refusing to rent a vehicle to an individual or charging an individual a higher rental fee than normally charged if the vehicle owned by the individual is not in use because of a warranty repair, a recall or repair as a result of a recall; and prohibiting, under certain circumstances, an auto repair facility or a vehicle dealer from, solely on the basis of age, refusing to loan a replacement vehicle to an individual or charging an individual a higher rental fee.
SB-247: Rental and Replacement Vehicles - Age-Based Service Determinations - Prohibition
Sponsored by: Sen. J.B. Jennings
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 258 on 04/30/2019