Statute of Limitations - Civil Suits to Enforce Local Consumer Protection Codes

Summary

HB 1105 changes Maryland law so that a civil suit or prosecution enforcing a local consumer protection code—when equitable relief, a fine, or a penalty is available—must be started within three years after the violation is known or should have been known. The change applies to any local authority or private party seeking enforcement of such codes. It gives consumers and officials more time to act on violations.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Apr 3, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Apr 3, 2026
• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Mar 5, 2026

History

1. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
2. Apr 13, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3. Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
4. Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
5. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
6. Mar 19, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
7. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 18, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
9. Mar 17, 2026Motion Special Order until 03/18 (Delegate Buckel) Adopted
10. Mar 17, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
11. Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
12. Feb 16, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Embry · sponsor
• Addison
• Amprey
• Boyce
• Conaway
• Edelson
• Lewis
• Ruff
• Smith
• Stinnett
• Williams
• Young

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