Corporations and Associations - Principal Offices - Private Mailboxes
HB 308 allows Maryland corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and limited liability partnerships to legally use an address provided by a commercial mail receiving agency (like a virtual office service) as their official "principal office" address, instead of a physical location. The bill requires these mail agencies to share the business's contact information (via USPS Form 1583) with the state Department of Assessments or law enforcement upon request. It amends Maryland’s Corporations and Associations code to clarify this option and the disclosure requirement. This change simplifies registration for businesses using third-party mail services while ensuring authorities can access necessary contact details.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Signed Apr 28, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized as an Enrolled Bill, moving it from a draft stage to a version approved by both legislative chambers and ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive legal text regarding principal office designations and mail receiving agencies remained unchanged, though the formatting was standardized to reflect the final legislative record.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it continues to authorize commercial mail receiving agencies to serve as principal offices for Maryland business entities under specific conditions.
TECHNICAL
The header was updated to indicate the bill is 'Enrolled' and includes proofreading signatures, signifying it has passed both the House and Senate and is awaiting the Governor's approval.
Minor formatting adjustments were made to the explanatory notes and the layout of the bill text to conform to the official enrolled format.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 22, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 26, 2026
How they voted
42–0
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 49
Mar 22, 2026
D
Democratic36
83% Yea
R
Republican13
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
11
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Apr 28, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 247
executive
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Enrolled
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Introduced
House Concurs Senate Amendments
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
upper
Mar 26, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (133-1-8)
house of delegates
Mar 22, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (42-0-7)
senate
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Referred Judicial Proceedings
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
First Reading Economic Matters
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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