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Action required Maryland MD Sep 20, 2026

Maryland Payroll Processing Licensing Exemption

Effective October 1, 2026, Maryland enacted SB 261 to exclude certain payroll processing arrangements from the definition of money transmitter.

Effective October 1, 2026, Maryland enacted SB 261 to exclude certain payroll processing arrangements from the definition of money transmitter.

What changed

Payroll processors may surrender their money transmitter licenses post-October 1, 2026.

Compliance perspective

Review licensing requirements to determine if previously licensed payroll processors can now operate without a license.

Key date

Effective date: October 1, 2026.

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