MD SB1040 | 2024 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB49
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-06 - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-06 - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring a person who makes an automatic renewal offer to consumers to allow a consumer to cancel the automatic renewal in a certain manner; requiring automatic renewal offers to be displayed in a certain manner and contain certain information; and establishing that a violation of the Act is an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice.
Title
Consumer Protection - Automatic Renewals
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-06 | Senate | Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-02-02 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
Same As/Similar To
SB1040 (Carry Over) 2024-02-06 - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
HB1049 (Crossfiled) 2024-03-18 - Referred Finance
HB1049 (Crossfiled) 2024-03-18 - Referred Finance
Subjects
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
Contracts
Credit
Disclosure
Electronic Communication
Electronic Documents
Notices
Prices
Time
Unfair Trade Practices
Consumer Protection
Contracts
Credit
Disclosure
Electronic Communication
Electronic Documents
Notices
Prices
Time
Unfair Trade Practices
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Law | 13 | 301 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Commercial Law | 14 | 1328 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB1040?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb1040f.pdf |
