Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Dealer and Manufacturer Associations - Administrative Hearings
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
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
Recorded votes
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.68House · 2026-03-30 · Voting Yea 134, Voting Nay 1, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 2
Senate Bills Amended in the House No. 21Senate · 2026-03-26 · Voting Yea 46, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 0
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.31Senate · 2026-02-27 · Voting Yea 45, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
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 Sep 4, 2026).