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MarylandSB 04152026 Regular SessionSenate

Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act)

Sponsored By: Pamela Beidle (Democratic)

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Business RegulationAttorney GeneralCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Commercial PropertyConsumer Price IndexDisclosureEthicsEvaluations and ReviewsFranchisesInternet -see also- Internet AccessLiabilityPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPilot ProgramsRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationReportsRules and RegulationsStandards and Best PracticesStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsSunsetTime

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Pamela Beidle

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 158 • No: 10

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 113 • No: 10 • Other: 18

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading Passed (113-10)

    4/13/2026House

  3. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    4/8/2026House

  5. Referred Economic Matters

    3/13/2026House

  6. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  7. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments {973926/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/9/2026Senate

  10. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/11/2026Senate

  11. First Reading Finance

    1/29/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/29/2026

    PDF

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