Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Tolls - Collection

SB 956 allows the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) to waive unpaid video tolls or associated penalties without first recalling the debt from the Central Collection Unit (CCU). It directly affects drivers who owe video tolls (charged when cameras capture license plates instead of transponders). The key provision requires the MDTA to notify the CCU if a waiver is granted, so the CCU can adjust fees under state law. This changes the collection process by giving the MDTA new flexibility to reduce debt without the prior step of pulling accounts from the CCU. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.