Juveniles - Sexual Offenses - Registration and Reporting Requirements [HB-638]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring a person who has been adjudicated delinquent for an act that, if committed by an adult, would constitute a certain sexual offense to register as a juvenile sex offender; requiring a juvenile registrant to remain on the juvenile sex offender registry until the registrant reaches 21 years of age under certain circumstances; expanding the definition of "reportable offense" to include certain sexual offenses; etc.
HB-638: Juveniles - Sexual Offenses - Registration and Reporting Requirements
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin L. Grammer
Hearing 2/26 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2025
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources. [HB-1316]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Recreation ]
[Funding ]
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires rental vessels to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources before being rented or leased, or offered for rent or lease, by the public for transiting the navigable waters of a state park. Requires registration fees to be deposited into the State Parks Special Fund. (CD1)
HB-1316: Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura
Act 128, On 05/29/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1228). on 05/29/2025
Relating To Adult Content. [SB-1584]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Human Services ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requires adult content providers and adult content consumers to register with the Department of Accounting and General Services. Requires the collection of registration fees from adult content providers. Requires adult content providers to charge mandatory subscription fees to adult content consumers. Imposes monetary penalties for noncompliance. Deposits moneys collected into the domestic violence and sexual assault special fund.
SB-1584: Relating To Adult Content.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kurt Fevella
Referred To Cpn, Wam/jdc. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public. [SB-1311]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Public Safety ]
Revises registration, fee, reporting, and enforcement requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities with chapter 467B, HRS, requirements. Removes duplication of registration, fee, and reporting requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities.
SB-1311: Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald D. Kouchi
Referred To Psm/cpn, Jdc. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Registration To Sell Manufactured Hemp Products. [SB-1430]
[Cannabis ]
[Healthcare ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to register with the Department of Health to sell manufactured hemp products; requires the Department of Health to collect application fees and issue certificates of registration.
SB-1430: Relating To Registration To Sell Manufactured Hemp Products.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald D. Kouchi
Referred To Hhs/aen, Cpn/wam. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Registration To Sell Manufactured Hemp Products. [HB-1111]
[Cannabis ]
[Healthcare ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Requires manufactured hemp product distributors and manufactured hemp product retailers to register with the Department of Health to sell manufactured hemp products; requires the Department of Health to collect application fees and issue certificates of registration.
HB-1111: Relating To Registration To Sell Manufactured Hemp Products.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/23/2025
Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act [HB-501]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
Authorizing the State Board of Plumbing to waive the license examination requirement for a journey plumber license; authorizing the Secretary of Labor to waive the examination for certain licenses; altering the duties of the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council; repealing the Youth Apprenticeship Advisory Committee; establishing the Maryland Office of Registered Apprenticeship Development to market and advance the registered apprenticeship system throughout the State; etc.
HB-501: Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason C. Buckel
Hearing 2/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/04/2025
Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public. [HB-992]
[Nonprofit ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Revises registration, fee, reporting, and enforcement requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities that solicit funds from the public. Removes duplication of registration, fee, and reporting requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-992: Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura
Reported From Jha (stand. Com. Rep. No. 692) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/14/2025
Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act [SB-431]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Altering the duties of the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council; repealing the Youth Apprenticeship Advisory Committee; establishing the Maryland Office of Registered Apprenticeship Development to scale registered apprenticeships across industries and occupations to meet the needs of the State's economy; establishing the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program within the Maryland Department of Labor; establishing the Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; etc.
SB-431: Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Nancy King
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 2 on 04/08/2025
Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public. [SB-1048]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Amends Act 205, SLH 2024, to clarify standards and safeguards in online crowdfunding, including creating separate registration, reporting, and fee requirements that are specific to platform charities and charitable fundraising platforms. Extends the effective date of Act 205 to July 1, 2026. (CD1)
SB-1048: Relating To Solicitation Of Funds From The Public.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy A. San Buenaventura
Act 108, On 05/29/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1208). on 05/29/2025
Relating To Consumer Protection. [HB-717]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires kratom products to be registered with the Department of Health and imposes labeling requirements.
HB-717: Relating To Consumer Protection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/21/2025
Relating To Motor Vehicles. [SB-1097]
[Taxes ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the most recent 5 consecutive years of delinquency.
SB-1097: Relating To Motor Vehicles.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Jdc, Wam. on 01/23/2025
Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis. [HB-600]
[Cannabis ]
[Healthcare ]
Repeals registration requirements relating to qualifying outofstate medical cannabis patients who are validly registered in other states, United States territories, or the District of Columbia. Repeals language requiring an initial inperson consultation before physicians and advanced practice registered nurses may make medical cannabis treatment recommendations via telehealth. Prohibits the Department of Health from imposing fees for patients' medical cannabis registration certificates.
HB-600: Relating To The Medical Use Of Cannabis.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Ward
The Committee(s) On Hlt Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 01/29/2025
Relating To Motor Vehicles. [SB-966]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties of the State, to establish a 1-year unregistered motor vehicle amnesty pilot program to encourage motor vehicle registration and mandate the surrender or impoundment of unregistered motor vehicles after the expiration of the program. Appropriates moneys.
SB-966: Relating To Motor Vehicles.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy A. San Buenaventura
Referred To Tca/eig, Wam/jdc. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Motor Vehicles. [HB-655]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Taxes ]
Limits the required payment of certain unpaid motor vehicle taxes and fees and accompanying financial penalties to those incurred during the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-655: Relating To Motor Vehicles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Jun Hashem
Reported From Jha (stand. Com. Rep. No. 749), Recommending Referral To Fin. on 02/14/2025
Relating To Beekeeping. [SB-765]
[Agriculture ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Animals ]
Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-765: Relating To Beekeeping.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy A. San Buenaventura
Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 39) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam/cpn. on 02/05/2025
Relating To Electric Bicycles. [HB-435]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Defines "electric micro mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro mobility devices. Prohibits anyone under fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Increasing the age for those required to wear a helmet when operating a bicycle. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-435: Relating To Electric Bicycles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Cheape Matsumoto
Reported From Trn (stand. Com. Rep. No. 388) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Jha. on 02/11/2025