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HB 152·MD·house

Consumer Protection - Electronic Funds Transfers - Regulations (Elder Fraud Prevention Act of 2026)

FailedFiled Sep 17, 2025
Sponsor: Stewart
Latest Action

Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (House)

Jan 19, 2026

Summary

The bill makes consumer wire transfers that are ancillary to bank‑to‑bank transfers via a wire service subject to the federal Electronic Funds Transfer Act of 1978. It applies to any financial institution operating in Maryland. The goal is to extend existing federal consumer protections to these electronic transactions, helping to safeguard consumers, especially seniors, from fraud.

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History

  1. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Economic Matters
  3. Pre-filed

Sponsors

  • Stewart · sponsor

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