Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 179: Organized Retail Theft Act of 2025
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 179 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on September 30, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Organized Retail Theft Act of 2025. Primary sponsor: Chao Wu (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Robin Grammer (Republican), Karen Toles (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 192.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Robin Grammer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 192
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
- Pre-filed