HB 1226 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Baltimore City and Takoma Park - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization

HB 1226 authorizes Baltimore City to use stop sign monitoring systems in school zones, if permitted by local law, to capture vehicles failing to stop. It establishes a process where drivers recorded violating stop signs receive citations and face civil penalties, with fines required to fund public safety programs like pedestrian safety initiatives. The bill prohibits contractors from being paid based on the number of citations issued and specifies that contested cases must go through district court. This applies specifically to Baltimore City school zone enforcement, not statewide.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Apr 5, 2025

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MODERATE

The bill was expanded from applying only to Baltimore City to also include the City of Takoma Park, and the purpose was updated to reference a pilot program authorized for Prince George's County. The bill also received favorable committee approval and was adopted by the House, with a second reading scheduled. The substantive legal text regarding stop sign monitoring systems, citations, and penalties remains largely unchanged, with some minor formatting adjustments to the bill header and section numbering.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include the City of Takoma Park in addition to Baltimore City, and the authorization is now tied to a pilot program authorized for Prince George's County.

SCOPE

The bill now applies to both Baltimore City and the City of Takoma Park, whereas it previously only applied to Baltimore City.

The bill now references a pilot program authorized for Prince George's County, indicating this is a pilot initiative rather than a permanent statewide authorization.

TIMELINE

The bill was adopted by the House and read for the second time on March 22, 2025, with a favorable committee report indicating amendments were made.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting changes to the bill header and section numbering, including the addition of 'CHAPTER ______' and renumbering of explanatory text.

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Committee

Apr 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Apr 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

lower

Feb 7, 2025

Committee

First Reading Environment and Transportation

lower

9 primary · 0 co-sponsors