SB582Introduced in the Senate
Consumer Protection - Unsolicited Loans
Introduced by J.B. Jennings, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 316
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
136
Yes
0
No
5
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {583026/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/26 at 2:30 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments {573927/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 316
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 583026/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 573927/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Economic Matters (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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