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MD HB61

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lesley Lopez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds institutions of postsecondary education to the list of entities excluded from the definition of "student financing company" under Maryland's Financial Institutions Article

  • Exempts colleges and universities from registration and reporting requirements that apply to student financing companies (entities that secure, make, or extend student financing products)

  • Joins existing exclusions for banks, savings banks, credit unions, and their wholly owned or operating subsidiaries from student financing company regulations

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Financial Institutions – Definition of Student Financing Companies – Alteration

Financial Institutions

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Matters1/14/2026

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