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Maryland General Assembly · HB0730 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413 (Chapter 413)

Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act)

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Officially: “Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act) Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Altering the period of time within which the Securities Commissioner in the Office of the Attorney General may exercise a power under certain provisions of law governing the sale of franchises; altering the period of time within which an action for liability under a certain provision of law pertaining to franchise offers for sale must be brought; prohibiting a franchisor and certain others from inhibiting the right of franchisees to associate for certain purposes; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 1, 2026
Hearing · Feb 25, 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 · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 24, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate Korman
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413 (as of Aug 30, 2026).