CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

Status of Legislation
Total number of Bills: 110

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  HB 12

  Status as of March 11, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Stern

  Entitled

  Public Service Commission - Proceedings - Scope and Time Limitations

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 13

  Status as of March 23, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Stern

  Entitled

  Wireless Telecommunications Service - Definitions and Consumer Protection

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 37

  Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Krysiak

  Entitled

  Motor Vehicle Insurance - Discrimination in Underwriting Based on Credit History - Extension of Prohibition

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 61

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Stern

  Entitled

  Interexchange Telecommunications Carriers - Customer Rights

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 63

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Stern

  Entitled

  Telecommunication Services - Basic Local Exchange Service Quality

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 79

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 492

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  New Home Builders - Regulation

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 80

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 195

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Office of Cemetery Oversight - Perpetual Care

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 88

  Status as of March 4, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Health - Day Care Centers for Adults - Sanctions and Penalties

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 92

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 201

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Agriculture)

  Entitled

  Maryland Egg Law

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

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  HB 109

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Stern

  Entitled

  Public Utilities - Telephone Companies - Alternative Form of Regulation

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 110

  Status as of March 11, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Stern

  Entitled

  Telecommunications Carriers - Prohibited Actions - Penalties and Reporting Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 115

  Status as of April 9, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 33

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Maryland Judicial Conference)

  Entitled

  Clients' Security Trust Fund - Renaming

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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  HB 118

  Status as of April 6, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Dembrow

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Artisan's Lien - Notice Requirements for Prepaid Goods

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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  HB 212

  Status as of March 19, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

  Sponsored By

  Southern Maryland Delegation

  Entitled

  Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland - Advisory Board on Consumer Affairs

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

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  HB 217

  Status as of March 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Brown

  Entitled

  Insurance - Viatical Settlement Providers and Viatical Settlement Brokers

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 250

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Schisler

  Entitled

  Cemeteries - Exemption from Perpetual Care Trust Fund Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 280

  Status as of February 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Doory and Bohanan

  Entitled

  Crimes - Commercial Electronic Mail - Fraudulent Information

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  

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  HB 281

  Status as of February 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Kagan

  Entitled

  Consumer Protection - Privacy of Social Security Numbers

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

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  HB 325

  Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 359

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Dembrow, Barkley, and Petzold

  Entitled

  District Court Jurisdiction - Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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  HB 326

  Status as of April 8, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Cadden, Clagett, Kirk, Leopold, Love, Rosso, Sophocleus, Vallario, Weir, Barve, Donoghue, Eckardt, Fulton, Gordon, Harrison, Hill, Kach, Krysiak, McHale, Minnick, Moe, Pendergrass, and Walkup

  Entitled

  Business Regulation and Health Occupations - Regulation of Crematories

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 352

  Status as of April 9, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 60

  Sponsored By

  Anne Arundel County Delegation

  Entitled

  Real Property - Sales of Homes in Anne Arundel County - Disclosure Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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  HB 360

  Status as of February 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Elliott, Stull, and Brinkley

  Entitled

  Consumer Protection - "Lemon Law" - Motor Homes and Recreational Vehicles

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 423

  Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 368

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Pitkin, Shriver, Donoghue, Barkley, Bobo, Boutin, Clagett, Conroy, DeCarlo, Dobson, Dypski, Frush, Healey, Heller, Howard, Hubers, V. Jones, Menes, Riley, Rosenberg, Rosso, Sophocleus, Turner, and Walkup

  Entitled

  Health Care - Programs and Facilities - Pain Management

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

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  HB 438

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Arnick

  Entitled

  Credit Regulation - Credit Grantor Revolving Credit Provisions - Amendment of Plan Agreement

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 449

  Status as of February 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Brown

  Entitled

  Real Property - Residential Lease - Application Fee and Holding Charge

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 472

  Status as of April 7, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Nathan-Pulliam, Kelly, Bobo, Frush, A. Jones, Kach, Morhaim, and Turner

  Entitled

  Health - Food Service Facility Managers - Certification

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

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  HB 473

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Hubbard, Billings, and D'Amato

  Entitled

  Environment - Products that Contain Mercury - Labeling

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 485

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 226

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee

  Entitled

  State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 517

  Status as of February 26, 2002: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Commerce and Government Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Menes, Krysiak, Dypski, and Bobo

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Consumer Reporting Agency - Credit Score

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

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  HB 521

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 580

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Krysiak , Kirk, Barve, Donoghue, Fulton, and Harrison

  Entitled

  Property and Casualty Insurance - Use of Credit History

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 592

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 530

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Kach, Eckardt, Gordon, Krysiak, Love, Mitchell, and Walkup

  Entitled

  Home Builders - Registration Fee

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 624

  Status as of February 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Zirkin

  Entitled

  Agriculture - Sale of Arsenic-Treated Wood - Prohibited

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 633

  Status as of April 6, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Krysiak, Taylor, Minnick, and Kirk

  Entitled

  Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Coverage - Family Exclusion

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 649

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 532

  Sponsored By

  Delegates McIntosh and Wood

  Entitled

  Credit Regulation - Extensions of Credit

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 656

  Status as of March 11, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates D'Amato, Hammen, Klausmeier, Boutin, Cane, Hubbard, Frush, Sher, Benson, Clagett, Love, Rosso, and Leopold

  Entitled

  Nursing Homes - Quality of Care - Assisted Living Services

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 674

  Status as of February 20, 2002: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Owings and Redmer

  Entitled

  Medical Assistance - Pharmaceutical Products - Accessibility and Coverage Protection for Enrollees

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 704

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 583

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Brown

  Entitled

  Business Occupations and Professions - Real Estate Salespersons and Associate Real Estate Brokers - Use of Trade Name

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

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  HB 715

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 539

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Wood

  Entitled

  Maryland Money Transmission Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 726

  Status as of April 9, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 80

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Barve

  Entitled

  Insurance - Surplus Lines Brokers - Disclosure and Notification Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 754

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 247

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Busch, Barve, Donoghue, Eckardt, Fulton, Harrison, Kach, Krysiak, Love, McHale, Minnick, Moe, Pendergrass, and Walkup

  Entitled

  Health Insurance - Nonrenewal of Individual Health Benefit Plans - Requirements for Carriers with Affiliates

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 756

  Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Boutin, Frush, and Pitkin

  Entitled

  State Board of Morticians - Creation of a Family Security Trust Fund

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 761

  Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Goldwater

  Entitled

  Pharmacy Benefit Management Regulation Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 794

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 543

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Love, McHale, Kach, Brown, Fulton, Harrison, Hill, Kirk, Krysiak, Minnick, Moe, and Pendergrass

  Entitled

  Maryland Household Goods Movers Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 807

  Status as of March 23, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Donoghue and Krysiak

  Entitled

  Health Insurance - Required Reimbursement - Podiatrists

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 863

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

  Sponsored By

  Delegates La Vay, Barve, Brown, Donoghue, Fulton, Goldwater, Gordon, Harrison, Hill, Kach, Krysiak, Love, Minnick, Mitchell, McClenahan, McHale, Moe, Pendergrass, and Walkup

  Entitled

  Maryland Service Contracts and Consumer Products Guaranty Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 915

  Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 324

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Pitkin, Bobo, Cadden, Conroy, DeCarlo, Dypski, Heller, Howard, Hubbard, Kagan, Shank, Sophocleus, Bohanan, and Doory

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Electronic Mail - Unauthorized, False, or Misleading Information

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 928

  Status as of March 20, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Franchot and Hixson

  Entitled

  Residential Real Property - Right of Purchaser to Renew Existing Title Insurance Policy

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 939

  Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Kach, Mitchell, and Eckardt

  Entitled

  Health Insurance - Mandated Benefits - Exclusion from Policies

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 1002

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 553

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Mitchell

  Entitled

  Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Premium Increases - Consumer Information

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 1036

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 100

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Doory, the Speaker (Administration), and Delegates Rawlings, Bozman, Vallario, Clagett, Love, Barkley, Cole, Dewberry, Heller, McHale, Montague, Valderrama, Frush, DeCarlo, Zirkin, Wood, Owings, Giannetti, McIntosh, Conway, Busch, Pitkin, Hixson, Rosso, Barve, Dembrow, Franchot, Kelly, Moe, Shriver, Mandel, Hubbard, Brown, Morhaim, Healey, and Hubers

  Entitled

  Maryland Security Protection Act of 2002

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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  HB 1049

  Status as of March 27, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Zirkin

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Air Bags - Improper or Fraudulent Replacement

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  

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  HB 1137

  Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Howard

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Consumer Reports - Information Accuracy

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

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  HB 1138

  Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Howard

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Creditors and Debt Collectors - Reporting Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

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  HB 1139

  Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Howard

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Consumer Debt Collection - Consumer Transactions Involving Health Care Services

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

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  HB 1148

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 267

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Public Service Commission)

  Entitled

  Public Service Commission - Enforcement - Cease and Desist Orders

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 1152

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Brown

  Entitled

  Real Property - Condominium - Rescission of Contract

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 1154

  Status as of April 3, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Oaks, R. Baker, Billings, Boutin, Campbell, Cane, D. Davis, Gladden, Hammen, Hubbard, Klausmeier, Marriott, McIntosh, Mohorovic, Morhaim, Nathan-Pulliam, Owings, Phillips, Rosenberg, Sher, Stern, and Stull

  Entitled

  Lead Poisoning Protection Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 1164

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 560

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Stern and D. Davis

  Entitled

  Public Service Commission - Standards and Procedures

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 1188

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 271

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Krysiak

  Entitled

  Department of Housing and Community Development - Settlement Expense Loan Program - Homebuyer Education

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

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  HB 1193

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 561

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Bobo and McIntosh

  Entitled

  Credit Regulation - Credit Services Businesses

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 1202

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Murphy

  Entitled

  Motor Fuel - Raising Price During State of Emergency Prohibited

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 1236

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Brown

  Entitled

  Homeowner's Insurance - Cancellation

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

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  HB 1239

  Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Krysiak

  Entitled

  Insurance - Proposed Premium Increase - Protest

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 1279

  Status as of March 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Frush

  Entitled

  Telephone Companies - Universal Directory Service

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 1282

  Status as of March 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Hecht

  Entitled

  Health Care Facilities - Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program - Disclosure of Services

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 1304

  Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Busch

  Entitled

  Health and Disability Insurance - Appeals and Grievance Process - Modifications

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  HB 1323

  Status as of March 1, 2002: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Commerce and Government Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates McIntosh, Krysiak, and Rosenberg

  Entitled

  Credit Regulation - Mortgage Brokers - Fees

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

• 

  HB 1336

  Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Franchot

  Entitled

  Maryland Energy Administration - Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances and Equipment Sold in State

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

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  HB 1373

  Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegate Pitkin

  Entitled

  Consumer Protection - Credit Cards - Student Applicants

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

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  HB 1415

  Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Delegates Kach, Krysiak, Eckardt, and Donoghue

  Entitled

  Insurance - Life Insurance Producers - Pre-Need Contracts

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

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  SB 25

  Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 295

  Sponsored By

  Senators Lawlah, Teitelbaum, Kelley, Hoffman, Conway, Hooper, Ruben, Blount, and Collins

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Payment Devices - Receipts

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

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  SB 66

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senator Ruben

  Entitled

  Telephone Solicitation - Use of Automated Answering Devices

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

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  SB 143

  Status as of February 11, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senator Astle

  Entitled

  Business Regulation and Health Occupations - Regulation of Crematories

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

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  SB 157

  Status as of March 27, 2002: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)

  Entitled

  Homeowner's Insurance and Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Standards for Cancellation and Nonrenewal - Repeal of Sunset and Credit History

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

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  SB 165

  Status as of April 1, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Senators Kelley, Astle, Collins, DeGrange, Della, Dorman, Exum, Frosh, Hafer, Jacobs, Lawlah, Middleton, Mitchell, Neall, and Teitelbaum

  Entitled

  Insurance - Viatical Settlement Providers and Viatical Settlement Brokers

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• 

  SB 188

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senator Della

  Entitled

  Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Notice of Violations of Law to Affected Individuals

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

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  SB 200

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Maryland Judicial Conference)

  Entitled

  Clients' Security Trust Fund - Renaming

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Judiciary

• 

  SB 269

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

  Sponsored By

  Senators Hollinger, Blount, Bromwell, Forehand, Hoffman, Kelley, Lawlah, Roesser, Ruben, and Sfikas

  Entitled

  Health Care - Programs and Facilities - Pain Management

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

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  SB 273

  Status as of March 19, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senators Bromwell and Dorman

  Entitled

  Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Offer of Coverage - Family Exclusion

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

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  SB 274

  Status as of March 27, 2002: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

  Sponsored By

  Senators Dorman, Kelley, and Roesser

  Entitled

  Health Insurance - Required Reimbursement - Podiatrists

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

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  SB 283

  Status as of January 23, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Public Service Commission)

  Entitled

  Public Service Commission - Enforcement - Cease and Desist Orders

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Senate Rules
  

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  SB 331

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 149

  Sponsored By

  Senator Hollinger

  Entitled

  Assisted Living Programs - Implementation of Regulations Concerning Survey and Complaint Reporting

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

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  SB 355

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 150

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Aging)

  Entitled

  Department of Aging - Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Regulation

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Environmental Matters

• 

  SB 366

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

  Sponsored By

  Senator DeGrange

  Entitled

  Insurance - Surplus Lines Brokers - Disclosure and Notification Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• 

  SB 386

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

  Sponsored By

  Senator Astle

  Entitled

  Maryland Condominium Act - Enforcement Action by Unit Owner - Attorney's Fees

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  

• 

  SB 417

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee

  Entitled

  State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• 

  SB 437

  Status as of March 7, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senator Bromwell

  Entitled

  Insurance - Life Settlement Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• 

  SB 449

  Status as of March 12, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senator Frosh

  Entitled

  Wireless Telephone Services - Definitions, Exemptions, and Consumer Protection

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• 

  SB 450

  Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senators Hooper, Astle, Blount, Colburn, Conway, Della, Ferguson, Hafer, Middleton, Roesser, Ruben, and Stone

  Entitled

  Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act - Motor Homes

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• 

  SB 482

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

  Sponsored By

  Senator Kelley

  Entitled

  Credit Regulation - Credit Grantor Revolving Credit Provisions - Amendment of Plan Agreement

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• 

  SB 483

  Status as of April 6, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senators Kelley and Della

  Entitled

  Medical Assistance - Pharmaceutical Products - Accessibility and Coverage Protection for Enrollees

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• 

  SB 538

  Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 323

  Sponsored By

  Senators Teitelbaum, Conway, DeGrange, Dorman, Exum, and Kelley

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Electronic Mail - Unauthorized, False, or Misleading Information

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• 

  SB 540

  Status as of April 1, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

  Sponsored By

  Senators Frosh, Dorman, Forehand, Kelley, Lawlah, Pinsky, Schrader, and Van Hollen

  Entitled

  Maryland Energy Administration - Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances and Equipment Sold in State

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance
  

• 

  SB 543

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 472

  Sponsored By

  Senator Astle

  Entitled

  Maryland Service Contracts and Consumer Products Guaranty Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• 

  SB 578

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

  Sponsored By

  Senators Bromwell and Della

  Entitled

  Maryland Household Goods Movers Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• 

  SB 595

  Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 176

  Sponsored By

  Senator Ruben

  Entitled

  Home Improvement Contractors - Required General Liability Insurance

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Economic Matters

• 

  SB 605

  Status as of April 6, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  Sponsored By

  Senator Kelley

  Entitled

  Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Premium Increases - Consumer Information

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• 

  SB 608

  Status as of March 29, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

  Sponsored By

  Senator Jimeno

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Air Bags - Improper or Fraudulent Replacement

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Judiciary

• 

  SB 639

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

  Sponsored By

  Senator Baker and the President (Administration) and Senators Astle, Currie, Hogan, Middleton, Munson, Colburn, Forehand, Green, Haines, Jacobs, Jimeno, and Roesser

  Entitled

  Maryland Security Protection Act of 2002

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Judiciary

• 

  SB 651

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

  Sponsored By

  Senator Bromwell

  Entitled

  Health Insurance - Nonrenewal of Individual Health Benefit Plans - Requirements for Carriers with Affiliates

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• 

  SB 674

  Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senators Roesser, Frosh, and Hooper

  Entitled

  Telecommunications - Telephone Solicitations - Regulation

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• 

  SB 746

  Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 336

  Sponsored By

  Senators Collins and Hollinger

  Entitled

  Assisted Living Programs - Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program - Disclosure of Services

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• 

  SB 774

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

  Sponsored By

  Senator Bromwell

  Entitled

  Maryland Money Transmission Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• 

  SB 807

  Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

  Sponsored By

  Senator DeGrange

  Entitled

  Homeowner's Insurance - Cancellation

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• 

  SB 821

  Status as of March 28, 2002: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Commerce and Government Matters

  Sponsored By

  Senators Hogan, Astle, Bromwell, DeGrange, Della, Dorman, Exum, Hafer, Hooper, Kelley, Roesser, and Teitelbaum

  Entitled

  Maryland Debt Management Services Registration Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• 

  SB 827

  Status as of February 21, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senator Conway

  Entitled

  Credit Regulation - Mortgage Brokers - Fees

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• 

  SB 841

  Status as of April 7, 2002: Bill is in the House - First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

  Sponsored By

  Senators Conway and Exum

  Entitled

  Credit Regulation - Extensions of Credit

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• 

  SB 842

  Status as of March 19, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senator Bromwell

  Entitled

  Health and Disability Insurance - Appeals and Grievance Process - Modifications

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• 

  SB 887

  Status as of March 25, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  Sponsored By

  Senators Stone, Della, and Hughes

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Misrepresentation of Geographic Location - Prohibition

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• 

  SJ 7

  Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Joint Resolution 13

  Sponsored By

  Senators Lawlah, Collins, Dorman, Hoffman, Hooper, Kelley, Middleton, and Ruben

  Entitled

  Consumer Protection - Payday Loan Prohibition

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Commerce and Government Matters