HB 1081 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act

HB 1081 creates a new Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service (encompassing local buses, light rail, Metro Subway, and paratransit in Baltimore) within the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). The Board, composed of 9 voting members (including 5 governor-appointed members with specific rider, accessibility, and labor representation requirements, plus city/county appointees), must approve major service plans and policies for Baltimore transit. The bill repeals the existing Baltimore Regional Transit Commission, proposes a constitutional amendment to allow MTA to use land acquisition powers for projects, and exempts MTA capital construction from certain state procurement rules. It directly affects MTA operations in Baltimore and establishes new governance structures for regional transit services.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Signed May 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

Third - Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act → Enrolled - Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act · 2 edits · May 12, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from a House draft to its final Enrolled version, incorporating formal proofreading signatures and official seals required for the Governor's approval. While the core policy language regarding transit funding and condemnation authority remains substantively identical, the document structure was updated to reflect its final legislative status.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the modifications are strictly procedural and formatting.

TECHNICAL

Added official Enrolled Bill headers, proofreader signatures, and Great Seal presentation language to finalize the document for the Governor.

Reorganized the table of contents and section numbering to align with the standard format for enrolled constitutional amendments.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 30, 2026

How they voted

46–1

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 49

Mar 25, 2026

D Democratic36

34 Yea 2

94% Yea

R Republican13

12 Yea 1 Nay

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

May 12, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 420

executive

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Enrolled

lower

Apr 13, 2026

Introduced

House Concurs Senate Amendments

lower

Apr 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Apr 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

upper

Apr 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

upper

Mar 30, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (102-35-5)

house of delegates

Mar 25, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (46-1-2)

senate

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

Referred Finance Budget and Taxation

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Introduced

Floor Amendment {

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion Special Order until 03/18 (Delegate Mangione) Adopted

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Mar 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Committee

First Reading Environment and Transportation

lower

13 primary · 0 co-sponsors