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MD HB549
MD HB549Statute of Limitations - Prosecution or Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes
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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increasing from 1 year to 3 years the statute of limitations for the prosecution or suit for enforcement of local consumer protection codes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the statute of limitations for the prosecution or enforcement of local consumer protection codes from 1 year to 3 years. The statute of limitations starts when the local authorities knew or reasonably should have known of the violation, instead of when the offense was committed. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Elizabeth Embry (D)*,
Jackie Addison (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Dalya Attar (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Frank Conaway (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Emily Shetty (D),
Joe Vogel (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/21/2024 ) (on 03/21/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0549?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0549t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 303126/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0009/hb0549_30312601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0549_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0549f.pdf |
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