MD HB888 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the manufacturer of a connected device to equip the device with a certain reasonable security feature; providing that a security feature for a connected device is reasonable if the connected device is equipped with a certain means for authentication; providing that a violation of the Act is an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act and is subject to certain enforcement and penalty provisions; etc.
Title
Consumer Protection - Security Features for Connected Devices
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-10 | House | Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-02-03 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
Same As/Similar To
SB443 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-09 - Unfavorable Report by Finance; Withdrawn
Subjects
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
Electronic Commerce
Electronic Communication
Equipment
Ethics
internet
Mobile Devices
Penalties and Sentences
Privacy
Retail Sales
Safety
Telecommunications and Information Technology
Consumer Protection
Electronic Commerce
Electronic Communication
Equipment
Ethics
internet
Mobile Devices
Penalties and Sentences
Privacy
Retail Sales
Safety
Telecommunications and Information Technology
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Law | 13 | 301 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Commercial Law | 14 | 4201 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Commercial Law | 14 | 4202 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Commercial Law | 14 | 4203 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Commercial Law | 14 | 4204 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0888?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0888f.pdf |
