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MD SB920

MD SB920
Economic Development - Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Business Accounts - Management Fees (Small Business Increased Access to Capital Act)


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Introduced
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing the Department of Commerce to authorize an eligible fund manager to receive, use, and retain a certain management fee; and authorizing the Department to set an annual cap on the cumulative amount of certain management fees an eligible fund manager may receive.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Small Business Increased Access to Capital Act, allows the Department of Commerce to authorize an "eligible fund manager" – an entity with significant financial or investment experience designated to manage funds – to receive and keep a management fee. This fee, calculated as a percentage of each loan made, will range from 1.5% to 3% of the total loan principal and will be paid from the loan account to cover administrative costs related to lending activities. Additionally, the Department can set an annual limit on the total amount of these management fees an eligible fund manager can collect.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2026 ) (on 03/05/2026)

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