SB261Introduced in the Senate
Maryland Money Transmission Act - Definition of Money Transmitter - Alteration
Introduced by Pamela Beidle, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering, for a certain licensing requirement, the definition of "money transmitter" under the Maryland Money Transmission Act to exclude a certain person designated as an agent of a payor for the purpose of the agent's provision of payroll processing services under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 21
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
129
Yes
1
No
11
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 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Hornberger) Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (129-1)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 21
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