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Maryland General Assembly · SB0094 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 170 (Chapter 170)

Commercial Law - Earned Wage Access - Revisions

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “Commercial Law - Earned Wage Access - Revisions Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Prohibiting a lender from accepting a tip from a consumer or giving a consumer the option to provide a tip; altering the timeline for certain refunds; subjecting certain earned wage access providers and loan lenders to certain consumer loan requirements; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 29, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 28, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 10, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 26, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Apr 1, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Finance CommitteeLaborDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 170 (as of Aug 30, 2026).