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MarylandSB 00232025 Regular SessionSenate

Natural Resources - State Boat Act - Auctioneers

Sponsored By: Jack Bailey (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.

Licensed auctioneers get boat dealer exemption

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland exempts qualifying licensed auctioneers from the State Boat Act’s dealer rules. They must act for a seller, secured party, or owner, without taking title to the boat. The auction must not be intended to avoid the Act. Yacht brokers and lienholders selling boats under Maryland’s lien law, including lien and recovery companies, remain covered as dealers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jack Bailey

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 176 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 2/26/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555

    5/13/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    3/31/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    3/31/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/28/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/28/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2025House

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

    2/27/2025House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    2/26/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    2/20/2025Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    2/20/2025Senate

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

    2/19/2025Senate

  12. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/14/2025Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/8/2025Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    10/9/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/20/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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