Sponsors: require front‑plate mounting brackets at sale to boost compliance; dealers push back HB1166 would require auto dealers selling vehicles for Maryland registration to install a front license‑plate mounting bracket at time of sale. Sponsor said the change would improve enforcement and toll revenue collection; the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association opposed the bill, saying most dealers already install brackets and that there is little evidence the law changes compliance.

A new bill in Maryland aims to simplify front license plate compliance for drivers, but auto dealers are raising concerns about unnecessary bureaucracy and customer friction.

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Bill to protect cash payments for essentials draws mixed reaction Delegate Greg Williams presented HB 191 to require merchants to accept cash for essential goods up to set limits; advocates said the bill protects unbanked Marylanders while retailers warned of conflicts with other bills and rounding issues.

A new bill in Maryland could revolutionize how cash is accepted for essential goods, sparking a heated debate between advocates for the unbanked and wary retailers.

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Supporters urge safeguards in AI‑behavioral health bill; industry warns of overbreadth Delegate Lily Chi presented HB 883 to prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as behavioral‑health providers and to require disclosures and suicide/crisis protocols; social‑work and health groups supported the bill while tech and business groups called it overly broad and urged Utah‑style, risk‑based amendments.

Maryland's House Bill 883 is igniting a fierce debate over the role of AI in behavioral health, with advocates pushing for strict safeguards against misleading systems.

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Finance Committee advances dozens of bills in marathon April 2 voting session The Finance Committee met Thursday, April 2 for an extended voting session and reported favorably on numerous bills, including measures on dementia services, Medicaid coverage for obesity medications, pharmacist vaccine authority, a new data‑privacy enforcement division, and consumer protections for agricultural equipment.

The Finance Committee just approved a comprehensive package of bills that could reshape health care, consumer protection, and data privacy in Maryland!

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Third hearing on digital product repair focuses on access to parts, tools and software Rep. Maxine Divert and staff described HB 162 (digital product repair) as a consumer‑protection measure requiring manufacturers to make parts, tools and documentation available to independent repair providers and owners. Testimony from Right to Repair advocates and industry representatives debated Magnuson‑Moss warranty law, emissions and software/tool access.

Rep. Maxine Divert's latest hearing on HB 162 could revolutionize the right to repair, empowering consumers and independent providers alike while balancing safety and cybersecurity.

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Ticketmaster got blocked from charging junk fees at checkout, so it emailed venues telling them to absorb those fees into costs instead.

Same fees, less visibility. That is not compliance — that is a workaround in writing.

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Committee advances utility customer-protection bill, 16-10 The House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee voted 16-10 to advance House Bill 2333, a comprehensive update to Chapter 14 intended to balance utility collection needs with protections for customers, including expanded payment arrangements and preserved winter shutoff protections.

A pivotal vote in Pennsylvania has passed a bill aimed at protecting utility customers while ensuring fair payment practices, but not without controversy and calls for revision.

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Illinois investors deserve fairness and transparency. After a settlement with 5 brokerage firms over unfair fees on small-dollar trades, nearly $950,000 is going back to Illinois investors 📈 Impacted residents will receive restitution this spring and summer. #ConsumerProtection

Wagner Spray Tech 900 Series Power Steamers have hoses that overheat with nozzles that expel hot water during and after use. #RecallAlert #ProductSafety #HomeSafety #BurnRisk #ConsumerProtection

Vive Health Adult Bed Rails Injure. These bed rails have a defective design that leads to entrapment and suffocation. #recallalert #productsafety #homesafety #medicaldevices #consumerprotection

FTC Testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Agency’s Efforts to Combat Fraud The Federal Trade Commission testified today before the Joint Economic Committee about the agency’s ongoing work to combat fraud and protect consumers from scammers and other bad actors.

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Six design cues that can mislead consumers on sustainability Sustainability has acquired an aesthetic. Walk through any supermarket, pharmacy or airport lounge and you will see it: soft greens, uncoated card, line drawings of leaves, and confident claims of…

Regulators are starting to go after #greenwashing in #design. Things like strategic use of green to invented eco badges are finally coming under scrutiny www.designweek.co.uk/six-design-c... #ethicaldesign #graphicdesign #designsky #sustainability #consumerprotection #narketingtips

Votes at a glance: Several bills cleared on third reading; SB 283 laid over for amendments The Senate advanced and passed multiple bills on third reading (SB 84, SB 618, SB 932, SB 148, SB 202, SB 623) with recorded tallies; Senate Bill 283 was laid over as a special order for amendment consideration tomorrow and SB 463 was special‑ordered for next Tuesday.

The Maryland Senate just passed a series of impactful bills, from consumer protection to public safety, setting the stage for significant changes ahead!

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Late‑file bill would let counties authorize sale of low‑dose THC beverages at liquor stores; industry split over impacts Senate Bill 1008 would let counties opt in to permit off‑premise sales of low‑dose THC beverages (up to 5 mg THC per serving) through licensed alcohol wholesalers and local liquor stores while preserving dispensary authority over higher‑dose products; supporters cite market growth and tax revenue, dispensaries and cannabis groups warned of enforcement, traceability and revenue diversion concerns.

Senate Bill 1008 could revolutionize the sale of low-dose THC beverages in Maryland, but not without raising serious concerns from dispensaries about regulatory challenges and revenue distribution.

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💘 FTC’s OkCupid Action Reframes AI Training Data as a Consumer Protection Issue 📰 Read the complete article from ComplexDiscovery OÜ's artificial intelligence beat at complexdiscovery.com/ftcs-okcupid.... #AIGovernancr #AICompliance #DataPrivacy #DataProtection #ConsumerProtection #FTC

Vermont committee hears split testimony on H.512 ticket-resale bill; industry and venues disagree on price caps A House committee heard international and local testimony on H.512, which would regulate secondary ticket resale. Venue managers urged a 10% cap to protect local economies; platform representatives urged caution, citing enforcement challenges and integration needs.

A heated debate unfolds in Vermont as industry leaders clash over proposed ticket resale caps that could reshape the future of local economies and the arts.

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CFPB Director Seeks Court Permission to Cut Agency Workforce by Half The CFPB wants to lay off over half its staff in a revised plan filed with federal court. Here’s what changes and what stays.

The CFPB just filed a revised plan to cut its workforce from 1,174 to 556 — a 53% reduction.

Supervision gets hit hardest (78% cut). Consumer complaints stay open. Congress's funding cut makes some downsizing unavoidable.
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Condo transparency bill draws opposition from committee members citing NYC co‑op strain Senate Bill 70541 would require disclosure of engineering reports and other documents for condominium and corporate housing purchasers; a committee member opposed the measure, saying it would exacerbate pressures on co‑ops already facing Local Law 97 mandates, while sponsors said the bill is a transparency measure.

A new condo transparency bill has ignited fierce debate, with critics warning it could burden NYC co-ops and condos already struggling under existing mandates.

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Fuquay Varina officer honored with Dogwood Award for work fighting crypto-ATM scams Police Chief Smith told the March 24 meeting that Officer Willis Croft received the Attorney General's Dogwood Award for work addressing cryptocurrency kiosk and ATM scams, including recovering funds for victims and placing warning signage at local machines.

Officer Willis Croft is making waves in North Carolina by recovering thousands for victims of crypto scams and earning the prestigious Dogwood Award!

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Assembly OKs bill directing DFS to cap ATM surcharges at casinos and college campuses Lawmakers passed a bill authorizing the Department of Financial Services to set reasonable caps on ATM fees at casinos and colleges and to require institutions to investigate complaints; the measure includes a $250 fine per knowing violation and drew questions about rulemaking and potential ATM deserts.

New legislation aims to cap exorbitant ATM fees at casinos and college campuses, sparking debate over consumer rights and potential impacts on machine availability.

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Timeshare Transparency Act gets a huge boost and crosses a big hurdle towards becoming law!

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Kansas Corporation Commission authorizes intervention in FERC docket RP26-609 The Kansas Corporation Commission voted unanimously March 26 to authorize its DC counsel to seek intervention and file comments in FERC docket RP26-609 after staff warned the petition could harm Kansas ratepayers; intervention filings are due March 30.

The Kansas Corporation Commission is stepping up to protect ratepayers by intervening in a crucial FERC docket that could impact energy costs in the state.

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Assembly requires disclosure to safeguard neutral arbitrators in arbitration agreements A bill to define arbitration and require disclosures to ensure neutral arbitrators by default passed the Assembly; sponsors said it protects consumers and small parties, while critics warned it could constrain panel arbitration practices.

New legislation aims to protect arbitration fairness by ensuring arbitrators disclose conflicts of interest, but could it disrupt established practices?

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Assembly authorizes DFS to cap ATM fees at casinos and college campuses Lawmakers passed a bill authorizing the Department of Financial Services to set reasonable limits on ATM surcharges at casinos and some college campuses to protect captive consumers; critics warned of rulemaking and potential ATM deserts.

New legislation is set to cap exorbitant ATM fees at casinos and college campuses, protecting consumers from being taken advantage of in vulnerable situations.

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Assembly passes bill requiring monthly invoices for mobile sports‑betting users The Assembly approved A.10329, authored by Assemblymember Kasey, which requires mobile sports‑betting apps to issue monthly invoices showing wagers, wins/losses and problem‑gambling resources; sponsor cited rising wagering and hotline calls and said the measure would take effect the January after enactment.

New York's Assembly just passed a groundbreaking bill requiring mobile sports-betting platforms to send monthly invoices, aiming to promote transparency and help users recognize harmful betting habits.

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Assembly requires New York hotline on sports‑betting video ads and tightens safeguards The Assembly passed A.382‑A to extend casino advertising rules to mobile sports wagering, require the New York problem‑gambling hotline be visible in video ads seen by New Yorkers, and give regulators enforcement authority. Sponsors said the change supports prevention and treatment.

New York just took a bold step to protect gamblers by requiring mobile sports betting ads to display the state’s problem-gambling hotline!

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Committee advances bill aimed at limiting 'vulture' sovereign‑debt lawsuits after extended debate The Judiciary Committee advanced Senate Bill 1477, designed to restrict purchases of sovereign‑debt claims by investors who buy debt to sue. Sponsor Senator Krueger said the measure narrowly targets bad actors; other members asked for clarifying language and warned of possible unintended effects.

A new bill aiming to limit predatory lawsuits over sovereign debt is stirring up debate in New York's Judiciary Committee—could this change the game for distressed debt investors?

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Assembly advances gambling reforms that require New York hotline on sports‑betting ads and new advertising safeguards The Assembly passed multiple bills targeting mobile sports wagering advertising and problem‑gambling protections, including a requirement that video ads shown to New Yorkers display the state hotline and preapproval of gaming ads by the New York State Gaming Commission. Lawmakers debated enforcement and how the rule applies to national ads.

New York's Assembly just passed crucial reforms for mobile sports betting, mandating that ads display the state's problem-gambling hotline to protect consumers.

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Sen. Kavanaugh defends mattress recycling EPR bill as colleagues press concerns about hidden costs and auditing Lawmakers pressed the sponsor of S.1463 on whether a mattress extended producer responsibility (EPR) program would shift hidden costs to consumers and create new auditing burdens. The sponsor defended New York's EPR model and the committee advanced the bill to the calendar.

Sen. Kavanaugh is championing a controversial mattress recycling bill, but concerns about hidden costs and industry opposition are heating up the debate in New York!

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