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Maryland General Assembly · HB0103 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308 (Chapter 308)

Consumer Protection - Consumer Contracts - Prohibited Waivers

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Officially: “Consumer Protection - Consumer Contracts - Prohibited Waivers Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Altering certain exemptions relating to a prohibition on a consumer contract that sets a shorter time to bring an action under or on the consumer contract under certain circumstances; prohibiting a consumer contract from waiving, limiting, impairing, or disclaiming certain remedies if authorized by federal or State law, subject to certain exemptions and a certain exception; prohibiting a waiver by agreement of certain provisions in the Act; and applying the Act prospectively.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 10, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 7, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 12, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 24, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 25, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate Stewart
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308 (as of Aug 30, 2026).