StateMaryland

HB 306: Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Prices Listed on Dealer Websites (Jack Fitzgerald Price Transparency Act)

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HB 306 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 770 (updated May 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Prices Listed on Dealer Websites (Jack Fitzgerald Price Transparency Act). Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion90%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Increases market efficiency and price discovery
  • Reduces deceptive advertising practices

Risks

  • Increases administrative and compliance costs for dealerships

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Protects consumers from hidden vehicle fees
  • Improves clarity in purchasing process

Risks

  • None identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Dealerships must update digital platforms to ensure compliance with new transparency standards

Limitation

Analysis based on provided abstract only; full bill text was not reviewed

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 770

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Enacted

Upcoming
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