Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Dealer and Manufacturer Associations - Administrative Hearings

Summary

The bill lets a vehicle dealer association, individual dealers, or groups of dealers ask for an administrative hearing to resolve conflicts or get clarification of transportation law provisions involving manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches. It defines a dealer association as a business made up of the majority of Maryland's franchised dealers and limits the right to cases where the manufacturer has at least one franchised dealer in the state. The measure gives dealers a formal, state‑run process for dispute resolution.

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Hearings

• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Mar 4, 2026

History

1. Apr 10, 2026Referred Rules
2. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4. Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
5. Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
6. Mar 3, 2026Hearing canceled
7. Mar 3, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:30 p.m.
8. Feb 17, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
9. Feb 11, 2026First Reading Economic Matters

Sponsors

• Amprey · sponsor

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