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MarylandHB 04252025 Regular SessionHouse

Natural Resources - State Boat Act - Auctioneers

Sponsored By: Todd B. Morgan (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources - GenerallyAgents and BrokersAuctionsBoats and ShipsLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsNatural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Qualifying boat auctioneers avoid dealer status

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland excludes qualifying licensed auctioneers from boat dealer status under the State Boat Act. They must act for a seller, secured party, or owner without taking title to the boat. The auction must not be used to avoid the Act’s requirements. The dealer definition also includes lien holders selling boats under Maryland Commercial Law, Title 16, Subtitle 2, including lien and recovery companies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Todd B. Morgan

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Jackie Addison

    Democratic • House

  • Barry Beauchamp

    Republican • House

  • Debra Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Wayne A. Hartman

    Republican • House

  • Thomas S. Hutchinson

    Republican • House

  • Jay A. Jacobs

    Republican • House

  • Otto

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 180 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 2/27/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 556

    5/13/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/4/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/3/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/2/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/31/2025Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/28/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    2/27/2025House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    2/25/2025House

  9. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    2/24/2025House

  10. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/20/2025House

  11. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/25/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/16/2025

    PDF

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