When was Maryland Senate Bill SB 589 introduced?

SB 589 was introduced on Feb 05, 2026.

Has Maryland Senate Bill SB 589 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 589 has passed the Senate on Mar 19, 2026.

What's the current status of Maryland Senate Bill SB 589?

The latest action on SB 589 by the House was: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. on Mar 24, 2026.

Who introduced Maryland Senate Bill SB 589?

SB 589 was introduced by Benjamin F. Kramer.

Are voting records available for Maryland Senate Bill SB 589?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for SB 589

Bill tracking in Maryland - SB 589 (2026 legislative session)

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Introduced
Feb 05, 2026
Passed Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Passed House
Became Law

SB 589

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Business Regulation - Collection Agencies and Property Managers

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House • Mar 24, 2026: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

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Text - Third - Business Regulation - Collection Agencies and Property Managers

Companion bills: HB 433

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Benjamin F. Kramer
primary
(D - 19)

Votes

YES: 43

Mr. President
Ellis
Hershey
Lewis Young
Simonaire
Attar
Feldman
Hester
Love
Smith
Augustine
Folden
Jackson
Mautz
Waldstreicher
Bailey
Gallion
James
McCray
Washington, A.
Beidle
Gile
Jennings
McKay
Washington, M.
Brooks
Guzzone
Kagan
Ready
Watson
Carozza
Harris
King
Rosapepe
West
Charles
Hayes
Kramer
Salling
Zucker
Corderman
Henson
Lam

NO: 2

Hettleman
Sydnor

ABSENT: 2

Benson
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Sources

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes/senate/0470.pdf

Actions

Mar 24, 2026 | House
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 20, 2026 | House
- Referred Economic Matters
Mar 19, 2026 | Senate
- Third Reading Passed (43-2)
Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
- Favorable with Amendments {163320/1 Adopted
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
- Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
- First Reading Finance

Bill Texts

Text - First - Business Regulation - Collection Agencies - Licensure Exemption for Property ManagersPDF
Amendments {163320/1 Adopted (Senate)PDF
Text - Third - Business Regulation - Collection Agencies and Property ManagersPDF

Documents

Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)PDF
Vote - Senate - Committee - FinancePDF
Video: FinanceHTML
Video: Economic MattersHTML
Witness ListHTML
FIN In Person - Oral Testimony, FAV -- Greenfield, Aaron
FIN In Person - Oral Testimony, UNF -- Wilpone-Welborn, Kira (Consumer Protection Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General)
FIN Testimony, FAV -- McGee, Christa (Maryland Realtors)
FIN Testimony, UNF -- Sakamoto-Wengel, Steven (Consumer Protection Commission)
FIN Testimony, FAV -- Wiggins, Grason (Maryland Chamber of Commerce)
FIN Testimony, UNF -- Muckle, Lonia (CASH Campaign of Maryland)
FIN In Person - Oral Testimony, UNF -- Turner, Albert (Renters United Maryland)
FIN Testimony, UNF -- Hennen, Amy (Office of Financial Regulation, Maryland Department of Labor)
FIN Testimony, INFO -- Day, Jake (Department of Housing and Community Development)
FIN In Person - Oral Testimony, FAV -- Paik, Sandra (Tower Companies)
FIN Testimony, UNF -- Bevan-Dangel, Jennifer (Economic Action Maryland Fund)
FIN Testimony, FAV -- Graf, Lori (Maryland Building Industry Association)
FIN In Person - Oral Testimony, FAV -- Anleu, Brian
FIN Testimony, FAV -- Levine, Brian (Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce)
FIN Testimony, UNF -- Robinson, Phillip (Consumer Law Center LLC)
FIN In Person - Oral Testimony, UNF -- Borison, Scott (Borison Firm LLC.)
FIN In Person - Oral Testimony, UNF -- Sarro, Lisa (Community Legal Services)
FIN Testimony, N/A -- Testimony, All

Sources

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0589?ys=2026rs

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