SB415Introduced in the Senate
Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act)
Introduced by Pamela Beidle, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the period of time within which the Securities Commissioner in the Office of the Attorney General may exercise a power under certain provisions of law governing the sale of franchises; altering the period of time within which an action for liability under a certain provision of law pertaining to franchise offers for sale must be brought; providing that all franchisees have a right to join a trade association consisting of franchisees of the same franchise and to participate in the trade association for any lawful purpose; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414
May 12, 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 13, 2026
113
Yes
10
No
18
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 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {973926/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (113-10)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414
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