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SB 242

Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Brooks and 8 co-sponsors

SB 242 expands Maryland civil relief protections for active-duty service members, updating eviction, foreclosure, and debt collection safeguards to address modern military service circumstances.

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Bill Summary · SB 242

Legislative bill overview

SB 242 updates Maryland's civil relief protections for active-duty service members, modernizing statutes that haven't been comprehensively revised in decades. The bill expands protections related to eviction, foreclosure, debt collection, and legal proceedings for military personnel on active duty.

Why is this important

Service members face unique financial vulnerabilities during deployment and active service, including reduced access to legal representation and heightened stress. Outdated relief laws may not adequately address contemporary issues like digital debt collection, remote evictions, or complexities of modern military service assignments.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "active duty" definition: Disagreement may arise over which service members qualify (full-time vs. reserves, federal vs. state), potentially affecting cost and eligibility disputes
  • Creditor compliance burden: Lenders and debt collectors may argue that expanded notice requirements and procedural delays increase administrative costs
  • Interaction with federal law: Questions about whether state protections duplicate federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protections or create conflicts with federal requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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