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MD HB591

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Embry

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 3-year statute of limitations for prosecution or enforcement actions under local consumer protection codes
  • The limitations period begins when local authorities knew or reasonably should have known of the violation
  • Applies to enforcement actions seeking equitable relief, fines, or penalties
  • Adds new subsection (jj) to Section 5-106 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article
  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Statute of Limitations - Prosecution or Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes

Civil Actions

Last Action

Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/12/2025
Judiciary1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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