SB 582 — Maryland
Consumer Protection - Unsolicited Loans
Prohibiting a person from sending a check or other negotiable instrument to an individual under certain circumstances; establishing that an individual who receives a check or other negotiable instrument is not liable for the amount of the check or negotiable instrument under certain circumstances; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not to exceed $500.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 316 · Apr 28, 2026
Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.
Committees: Finance (Senate); Economic Matters (House of Delegates)
Updated May 6, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Finance
Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Referred Economic Matters
Mar 20, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 21, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Mar 23, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/26 at 2:30 p.m.
Mar 23, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Apr 8, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 8, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 8, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 10, 2026 · House of Delegates
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Passed Enrolled
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 316
Apr 28, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by J.B. Jennings, Johnny Salling, Jack Bailey
Senate vote — 45–0
On Third Reading · Mar 3, 2026 · result: pass
45 yea · 0 nay · 2 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 42–0
Bill is on Third Reading for Final Passage. · Mar 24, 2026 · result: pass
42 yea · 0 nay · 5 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 136–0
On Third Reading (Amend) · Mar 25, 2026 · result: pass
136 yea · 0 nay · 5 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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