HB 81 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Motor Vehicles - Police Stops - Secondary Enforcement and Excludable Evidence

This bill proposes changes to how law enforcement officers conduct traffic stops and handle evidence collected during those stops. It would allow police to enforce traffic laws even when a driver has not been initially pulled over for a violation. The legislation also addresses how evidence obtained during these secondary enforcement actions is treated in legal proceedings. These provisions directly affect law enforcement agencies, drivers, and the courts that process related cases. The bill aims to clarify existing rules rather than create new ones, focusing on procedural aspects of traffic enforcement.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 31, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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First Reading Judiciary and Environment and Transportation
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Oct 31, 2025
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Scott Phillips
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