HB 1322 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Natural Resources - Vessels - Carbon Monoxide Warning Labels (Matthew's Law)

HB 1322 requires all operators of gasoline-powered vessels on Maryland waters to have carbon monoxide warning labels clearly visible near the transom and helm of the vessel. This law directly affects boat operators and owners who operate gasoline-powered vessels, amending Maryland's State Boat Act to mandate these labels. The key provision specifies the exact locations where labels must be affixed to warn of carbon monoxide risks. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Signed May 13, 2025

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Third - Natural Resources - Vessels - Carbon Monoxide Warning Labels (Matthew's Law) → Enrolled - Natural Resources - Vessels - Carbon Monoxide Warning Labels (Matthew's Law) · 4 edits · May 13, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled for the Governor's signature, adding specific technical details to the carbon monoxide warning label requirement. The law now explicitly applies only to gasoline-powered vessels manufactured after July 31, 2007, that have accommodation spaces, swim platforms, or aft lounging areas. It also clarifies that warning labels must be placed near both the transom and the helm, and it prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from imposing penalties for violations.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by adding specific criteria (accommodation spaces, swim platforms, or aft lounging areas) to determine which vessels are subject to the new warning label requirement.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific vessel features (accommodation spaces, swim platforms, or aft lounging areas) that trigger the requirement for carbon monoxide warning labels.

Specified that warning labels must be affixed in conspicuous locations near both the transom and the helm.

ENFORCEMENT

Explicitly prohibited the Department of Natural Resources from imposing penalties for violating the warning label provisions.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill status from 'Third Reading' to 'Enrolled' and updated the header to reflect final approval by the General Assembly.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2025 · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

43–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 46

Mar 18, 2025

D Democratic33

31 Yea 2

93% Yea

R Republican13

12 Yea 1

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 13, 2025

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 451

executive

Apr 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed Enrolled

lower

Apr 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Apr 7, 2025

Introduced

House Concurs Senate Amendments

lower

Apr 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Apr 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

upper

Apr 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

upper

Mar 24, 2025

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (136-1-2)

house of delegates

Mar 18, 2025

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (43-0-3)

senate

Mar 17, 2025

Committee

Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

upper

Mar 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Mar 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Mar 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

lower

Feb 7, 2025

Committee

First Reading Environment and Transportation

lower

20 primary · 0 co-sponsors