MD SB834 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 3 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-04 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Hearing: Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 3 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-04 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Hearing: Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch may not take an adverse action against a dealer for disclosing on its website that the advertised price of a vehicle is the manufacturer's minimum allowable advertised price and that the dealer may offer a lower price for the vehicle.
Title
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Prices Listed on Dealer Websites
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2025-02-03 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Subjects
Advertising
Commerce and Business
Consumer Protection
Disclosure
internet
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salespeople
Motor Vehicles
Prices
Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Regulation
Commerce and Business
Consumer Protection
Disclosure
internet
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salespeople
Motor Vehicles
Prices
Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Regulation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 15 | 207 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Transportation | 15 | 313 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0834?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0834f.pdf |
