HB 730 — Maryland
Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act)
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Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413 · May 12, 2026
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Updated May 19, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Economic Matters
Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Mar 19, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 19, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 19, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 20, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Finance
Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Finance
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Returned Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413
May 12, 2026 · Office of the Governor
Sponsored by Marc Korman
House of Delegates vote — 118–8
On Third Reading · Mar 8, 2026 · result: pass
118 yea · 8 nay · 15 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 43–0
On Third Reading · Mar 25, 2026 · result: pass
43 yea · 0 nay · 4 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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