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AI Summary
This bill addresses surveillance-based price and wage setting, classifying violations as unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices under Maryland law.
Business Impact
If you operate in Maryland and use AI for pricing or wage setting, you must cease surveillance-based practices by the effective date or face legal penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Maryland's HB148 seeks to protect consumers and employees by addressing surveillance-based price and wage setting. This legislation curbs unfair practices by ensuring compliance with the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Key Provisions
- Addresses surveillance-based price setting.
- Addresses employers using surveillance for wage setting.
- Classifies violations as unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
- Subject to enforcement and penalties for non-compliance under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 77)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Allen | Primary |
| Attar | Primary |
| Atterbeary | Primary |
| Bagnall | Primary |
| Boyce | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Cease any surveillance-based price setting practices.
Who: All businesses engaging in pricing.
Deadline: Upon passage of the bill.
Penalty: Fines and enforcement actions under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Who: All businesses engaging in pricing.
Deadline: Upon passage of the bill.
Penalty: Fines and enforcement actions under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Stop using surveillance to determine employee wages.
Who: Employers in Maryland.
Deadline: Upon passage of the bill.
Penalty: Fines and enforcement actions under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Who: Employers in Maryland.
Deadline: Upon passage of the bill.
Penalty: Fines and enforcement actions under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB148 introduces restrictions on the use of surveillance for price and wage setting in Maryland. The bill prohibits certain forms of surveillance-based price setting, classifying violations as unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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