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HB 1198

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 8, 2026.

Civil Actions - Coerced Debt - Debtor Protections.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1198
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
House of Delegates introduced 2026-05-08
Summary

Providing that a debtor may provide certain notice to a creditor and request that the creditor cease debt collection activity relating to a coerced debt; authorizing a debtor, after providing a creditor with certain notice, to bring an action against the creditor seeking certain relief; authorizing a debtor to bring a certain action against a certain individual; and establishing a certain affirmative defense.

Sponsor
Delegate Lopez
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-11 Status introduced
2026-05-08 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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