HB103Introduced in the House of Delegates
Consumer Protection - Consumer Contracts - Prohibited Waivers
Introduced by Vaughn Stewart, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering certain exemptions relating to a prohibition on a consumer contract that sets a shorter time to bring an action under or on the consumer contract under certain circumstances; prohibiting a consumer contract from waiving, limiting, impairing, or disclaiming certain remedies if authorized by federal or State law, subject to certain exemptions and a certain exception; prohibiting a waiver by agreement of certain provisions in the Act; and applying the Act prospectively.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
84
Yes
32
No
25
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | Not Voting |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Not Voting |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments {343720/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (95-36)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {243625/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (35-11)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (84-32)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 343720/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 243625/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Economic Matters (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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