MD HB237 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Committee Bill
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-03 - Hearing 2/03 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-03 - Hearing 2/03 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a lender from accepting a tip from a consumer or giving a consumer the option to provide a tip; altering the timeline for certain refunds; subjecting certain earned wage access providers and loan lenders to certain consumer loan requirements; etc.
Title
Commercial Law - Earned Wage Access - Revisions
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | House | Hearing 2/03 at 1:30 p.m. |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-01-19 | House | Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
| 2025-09-30 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB94 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 170
Subjects
Commerce and Business
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Commercial Law - Credit Regulation
Consumer Protection
Finance Companies
Financial Institutions
Gifts
Loans
Reimbursements
Salaries and Compensation
Solicitation
Time
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Commercial Law - Credit Regulation
Consumer Protection
Finance Companies
Financial Institutions
Gifts
Loans
Reimbursements
Salaries and Compensation
Solicitation
Time
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Law | 12 | 128 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Commercial Law | 12 | 1502 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Commercial Law | 12 | 1503 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Commercial Law | 12 | 1504 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Commercial Law | 12 | 318 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0237?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0237f.pdf |
