Maddy summaryThis bill updates penalties for driving without insurance in Maryland and directs the resulting fines to fund two new programs: grants for driver education and transportation assistance for school field trips. The legislation creates a special fund to support grants for public high schools and nonprofit organizations offering driver education courses, with a priority given to schools serving students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It also establishes a separate fund to provide grants to public schools for covering transportation costs when taking students on field trips to state-aided educational institutions. Additionally, the bill adjusts how penalty revenues are distributed to the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund and sets the base amount for future fiscal years.
Del. David Fraser-Hidalgo
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Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention within the Maryland Department of Health to address gun violence and misuse through a public health approach. The center will be led by an executive director who coordinates efforts with federal, state, and local agencies while actively seeking input from communities disproportionately affected by firearm violence and public health experts. Key responsibilities include developing state plans for violence reduction, issuing guidance on evidence-based strategies, facilitating data sharing, and conducting public awareness campaigns. Funding for the center will be included in the state budget starting in fiscal year 2026, and the law takes effect on October 1, 2024.