Transportation (Driver Licensing)

in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 173: Vehicle Laws - Automated Enforcement - Reciprocal Agreements, Arrangements, and Declarations

SB 173 allows Maryland to create agreements with other states to share automated traffic violation records (like camera-issued speeding or red-light tickets) between jurisdictions. It authorizes the Motor Vehicle Administrator to refuse vehicle registration or renewal for owners with unpaid violations recorded by traffic cameras or speed monitoring systems in partner states. The bill specifically targets violations captured by traffic control signal monitoring and speed monitoring systems, enabling reciprocal enforcement. This affects out-of-state vehicle owners with unresolved Maryland traffic fines and Maryland residents with unpaid fines from other states. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens traffic safety enforcement by enabling cross-state sharing of automated violation data (speeding/red-light) and refusing vehicle registration for unpaid fines, directly advancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 31, 2026

SB 366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment

SB 366 establishes a pilot program requiring drivers facing license suspension for specific speeding violations (listed in § 16-402(A)(3), (17), (24), (27), (33), or (45)) to use an intelligent speed assistance system (a device that alerts drivers when exceeding speed limits). The Motor Vehicle Administration would issue restrictive licenses mandating this system for participants, who must complete the 1-year program. Failure to participate or complete the program results in license suspension. The bill creates new requirements for certified service providers to install and monitor the systems, and it amends existing law to allow this restriction.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates intelligent speed assistance systems for speeding violators to improve road safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's focus on reducing speeding violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 206: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 - Penalties

SB 206 allows Prince George's County to use speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) and requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to suspend vehicle registration for owners who repeatedly fail to pay speeding fines. Specifically, registration must be suspended if a vehicle owner doesn’t pay the civil penalty or contest the violation for at least three overdue speeding citations within 90 days, or for any number of overdue citations totaling $500 or more in fines. The suspension applies only to vehicles involved in violations recorded by these systems on MD Route 210 in Prince George's County. Vehicle owners can request a hearing before suspension and must pay all overdue fines plus a $30 administrative fee to restore registration. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill implements speed monitoring systems on highways to enforce traffic safety, directly enhancing road safety compliance and reducing speeding violations per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 425: Motor Vehicle Administration - Sleep Apnea - Reporting Requirement Prohibition

HB 425 prohibits Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration from requiring drivers or license applicants to report a sleep apnea diagnosis. This bill amends Maryland's transportation code (Section 16-118) by adding a new subsection (C-1) that explicitly bans the Administration from mandating such notifications. The law directly affects individuals diagnosed with sleep apnea who hold or apply for driver's licenses. The key change removes an existing reporting obligation, making it unlawful for the DMV to ask about this medical condition. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves sleep apnea reporting requirement from vehicle licensing, weakening driver safety standards under transportation code (Section 16-118).85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 292: County Boards of Education - Student Transportation - Sunset Repeal and Study

SB 292 repeals the sunset provisions (automatic expiration dates) for two 2021 laws that allow county boards of education to provide student transportation using non-standard vehicles under specific circumstances. It specifically removes the June 30, 2026, termination dates from Sections 3 of Chapter 197 and Chapter 198 of the 2021 Acts. This change makes the existing student transportation rules permanent, ensuring county boards can continue using non-standard vehicles for certain student transport without needing new legislation. The bill directly affects county school districts and their transportation policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRepeals sunset provisions to maintain county boards' ability to use non-standard vehicles for student transportation, ensuring continued educational access and operational stability for K-12 schools.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRepeals sunset on student transportation rules for non-standard vehicles, ensuring continuity of current policy under vehicle regulations90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Student Health Driver Licensing

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 19, 2026

HB 8: Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Driver Abatement Program - Establishment (Dangerous Driver Accountability Act)

HB 8 establishes Maryland's Dangerous Driver Abatement Program to address repeat traffic violations captured by automated systems. It directly affects drivers who accumulate three or more violations (e.g., running red lights, ignoring stop signs, or speeding near schools) within 12 months, as recorded by traffic cameras or speed monitoring devices. The program requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to send written notices detailing violations, list approved safety courses online, and mandate that repeat offenders complete a course within 30 days - or face suspension of their vehicle registration. Low-income offenders (with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level) are exempt from the course requirement but must still receive the notice.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes Dangerous Driver Abatement Program targeting repeat traffic violations, enhancing road safety through automated enforcement and mandatory safety courses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 68: Driver’s Licenses – Driver Skills Examination – Motorcycle Safety Awareness (D. Torch Road Safety Act)

SB 68 requires Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration to add at least five motorcycle safety questions to the driver skills exam for all new or upgraded driver's licenses. These questions will cover specific topics like motorcycle visibility, proper lane positioning, safe following distances, and crash prevention around motorcycles. The bill directly affects every driver's license applicant in Maryland who takes the skills exam, including those seeking motorcycle licenses. It becomes effective on October 1, 2026, without altering existing vision or road test requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds motorcycle safety questions to driver exams, enhancing road safety standards for all license applicants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2026

HB 646: Driver Licensing – Self–Reporting of Medical Conditions

HB 646 requires Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to prioritize a medical provider’s report or referral - not its own assessment - as the main factor in deciding whether to issue, refuse, or cancel a driver’s license for individuals who self-report certain medical conditions. The MVA may still request additional testing for those reporting conditions, and must create an expedited process for issuing learner’s permits to people whose medical conditions have improved but who need to complete driver education or testing. This bill directly affects drivers and applicants who self-report qualifying medical conditions, such as those impacting vision, cognition, or physical ability. It shifts decision-making authority to medical professionals while maintaining MVA flexibility for safety reviews.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPrioritizes medical provider reports for driver licensing decisions to enhance road safety standards, directly supporting transportation safety protocols.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 18, 2026

HB 441: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 - Penalties PG 306-26

HB 441 modifies Maryland law to allow the Motor Vehicle Administration to suspend vehicle registrations for drivers who repeatedly ignore speed violations recorded by cameras on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) in Prince George’s County. It requires registration suspension if a driver fails to pay fines for three or more overdue citations within 90 days, or for total fines exceeding $500. Vehicle owners must pay all overdue fines plus a $30 fee to restore registration. The bill also mandates annual reports to the legislature on suspension and reinstatement statistics, including geographic data. This applies only to violations captured by speed monitoring systems on this specific highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces speed camera penalties on highway to reduce speeding, directly enhancing road safety per transportation topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 19, 2026

HB 249: Vehicle Laws - Automated Enforcement - Reciprocal Agreements, Arrangements, and Declarations

HB 249 allows Maryland to create formal agreements with other states to enforce automated traffic violations (like camera-recorded speeding or red-light tickets) across state lines. It authorizes the Motor Vehicle Administrator to enter reciprocal enforcement agreements, meaning out-of-state violations recorded by traffic cameras or speed systems could affect a vehicle's registration in Maryland. The bill directly affects vehicle owners, as it permits refusing registration or renewal for vehicles with unresolved violations in partner jurisdictions. This policy change streamlines cross-state enforcement of automated traffic laws without specifying new penalties or safety outcomes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables cross-state enforcement of traffic violations (speeding/red-light cameras), enhancing road safety compliance through automated systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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