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SB 415

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-415
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Finance; Economic Matters
Senate enacted 2026-05-15
Business / Commerce
Summary

Altering the period of time within which the Securities Commissioner in the Office of the Attorney General may exercise a power under certain provisions of law governing the sale of franchises; altering the period of time within which an action for liability under a certain provision of law pertaining to franchise offers for sale must be brought; providing that all franchisees have a right to join a trade association consisting of franchisees of the same franchise and to participate in the trade association for any lawful purpose; etc.

Sponsor
Senator Beidle
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-29 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-15 Status enacted
2026-05-15 Latest Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414
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