MD HB304 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 36-0)
Status: Passed on May 8 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-05-08 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 160
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing the Division of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General to bring a certain action under the Consumer Protection Act against a person who violates a certain provision of criminal law regarding the exploitation of a vulnerable adult; adding a violation of a certain provision of criminal law regarding the exploitation of a vulnerable adult to the unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices that are subject to enforcement and penalties under the Act; etc.

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Title

Consumer Protection - Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices - Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2020-03-18 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 45 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2020-03-15 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 131 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 7) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-05-08HouseEnacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 160
2020-03-18HouseReturned Passed
2020-03-18SenateThird Reading Passed (45-0)
2020-03-18SenateSecond Reading Passed
2020-03-18SenateFavorable Adopted
2020-03-18SenateFavorable Report by Finance
2020-03-16SenateHearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-03-16SenateReferred Finance
2020-03-15HouseThird Reading Passed (131-0)
2020-03-14HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
2020-03-14HouseFavorable Report by Economic Matters
2020-01-24HouseHearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Judiciary)
2020-01-22HouseHearing canceled (Judiciary)
2020-01-21HouseHearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
2020-01-20HouseFirst Reading Economic Matters and Judiciary

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Corporations and Associations11101(n/a)See Bill Text
Corporations and Associations11209(n/a)See Bill Text
Commercial Law13201(n/a)See Bill Text
Commercial Law13204(n/a)See Bill Text
Commercial Law13301(n/a)See Bill Text
Criminal Law8801(n/a)See Bill Text

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