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Maryland General Assembly · SB0345 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 463 (Chapter 463)

Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Dealer and Manufacturer Associations - Administrative Hearings

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Officially: “Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Dealer and Manufacturer Associations - Administrative Hearings Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Authorizing a vehicle dealer association and a vehicle manufacturer association to request an administrative hearing to resolve a dispute between entities or seek clarification or interpretation of any provision of applicable law, subject to certain requirements; and prohibiting a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch that does not have at least one franchised dealer in the State from requesting a hearing.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 22, 2026
Hearing · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 24, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 28, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 29, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator Waldstreicher
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 463 (as of Aug 30, 2026).