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MD HB1105
MD HB1105Statute of Limitations - Prosecution or Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 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 for which equitable relief, a fine, or a penalty is provided.
AI Summary
This bill, effective October 1, 2026, extends the time limit, known as the statute of limitations, for prosecuting or filing a lawsuit to enforce local consumer protection codes from one year to three years. This means that local authorities will have a longer period, three years instead of one, to take legal action against businesses that violate these codes, particularly when the violations could result in equitable relief (like court orders to fix a problem), a fine, or a penalty. The bill specifies that this three-year period begins when local authorities knew or should have reasonably known about the violation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Elizabeth Embry (D)*,
Jackie Addison (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Frank Conaway (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Sean Stinnett (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2026 ) (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1105?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1105f.pdf |
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