Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 415: Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 415 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act). Primary sponsor: Pam Beidle (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Beidle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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 414
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Economic Matters
- Referred Economic Matters
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
- Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Finance