Maryland House Bill 1471: Consumer Protection - Identity Theft Debt

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Authorizing a consumer to send certain notice relating to alleged identity theft debt to a creditor; requiring a creditor to conduct a certain investigation following receipt of notice and to provide certain notice or take certain actions under certain circumstances; authorizing a consumer to file a civil action under certain circumstances and authorizing a consumer to demand a jury trial; prohibiting collection of certain debt under certain circumstances; etc.

Latest action

Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. (2026-03-11)

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