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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
Dead
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting enforcement of certain provisions of law regulating collection agencies against property managers pending the resolution of a certain judicial case.
AI Summary
This bill exempts property managers, defined as individuals responsible for managing and maintaining real property including finding tenants, collecting rent, utilities, and fees, paying expenses, maintaining utilities, and operating the property, from needing a license as a collection agency when they collect payments for rent, utilities, or fees from residential tenants on behalf of a property owner, provided that this exemption remains in effect until the resolution of a specific legal case, Christine Smith v. Bozzuto Management Company, including any appeals.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 4/1/2026 ) (on 04/01/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0589?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0589t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 163320/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0589_16332001.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0589_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0589f.pdf |
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