HB 125 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws – Historic Motor Vehicles – Minimum Age

This bill would require historic motor vehicles to be at least 25 years old (model year 1999 or earlier) to qualify for special registration. Owners would pay annual registration fees of $45.50 (2024-2025) or $55.50 (2025+), certify the vehicle won't be used for daily commuting or commercial purposes, and receive special plates. Vehicles 60+ years old would get a one-time $50 registration fee, and qualifying vehicles would be exempt from annual inspections and emissions testing. The bill applies prospectively starting July 1, 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 18, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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First Reading Environment and Transportation
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Aug 18, 2025
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Steve Johnson
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