Del. Todd Morgan

Maddy summaryHB 1223 creates a new limited license specifically for eyelash extension services under Maryland's cosmetology licensing system. It directly affects professionals who want to offer eyelash extensions by requiring them to obtain this specialized license instead of using general cosmetology or esthetician licenses. The bill adds "providing eyelash extension services" to key definitions in Maryland law, including the scope of "practice cosmetology," "provide esthetic services," and creates a precise definition of the service itself (cleaning eyes, applying primers/adhesives/extensions, and drying). This change formalizes a separate licensing pathway for eyelash technicians, aligning their practice with existing regulatory categories.

Maddy summaryHB 397 creates a loan program administered by the Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation to support oyster processing businesses. It allows loans up to $250,000 for eligible seafood dealers to create or retain seasonal full-time jobs (420 hours over 12 weeks), reducing the required licensing period from 5 to 3 years. Loan forgiveness is tied to environmental actions: returning oyster shells to the Chesapeake Bay or planting spat-on-shell, with forgiveness calculated at $25 per bushel of spat planted. The bill allocates $1 million for fiscal year 2024 to fund these loans and program administration, directly benefiting Maryland seafood processors focused on oyster shell conservation.

Maddy summaryHB 446 creates a new commercial fishing license specifically for harvesting blue and flathead catfish using trotlines in the Chesapeake Bay. It directly affects licensed commercial fishers by allowing them to fish in the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a location previously restricted by Department regulations. The bill prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from banning this activity within that area while requiring license holders to pay a $15 annual fee for a one-year license. This establishes a permanent regulatory framework for targeted commercial fishing of these species, rather than implementing a temporary pilot program.

Maddy summaryHB 775 requires Maryland's Commissioner of Correction to notify specific officials when an incarcerated person dies in a state correctional facility. The notification must include the cause of death but cannot share protected health information, and must be sent to state legislators representing the facility's district, the local county council or Baltimore City Council, and the county executive or Baltimore mayor. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services must adopt regulations compliant with federal privacy laws (HIPAA) to implement this requirement. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, applying to all state correctional facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 147 requires Maryland county school boards to create policies banning elementary and middle school students from using cell phones or personal devices (like tablets or laptops) during school hours, unless specific exceptions apply. The policy must allow device use for students with documented special education needs (IEP/504 plans), health monitoring, or when teachers direct it for educational purposes. It does not apply to counties already having such policies in place. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting all public elementary and middle schools in Maryland not covered by existing rules.

Maddy summaryHB 460 prohibits individuals from standing in roadways, median dividers, or intersections in St. Mary's County to solicit money or donations from vehicle occupants. The bill directly affects people who currently approach moving or stopped vehicles on public roads to ask for money, such as for charities or personal requests. It amends Maryland law to specifically ban this activity in St. Mary's County (alongside several other counties) by adding the prohibition to the Vehicle Laws section. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 892 requires Maryland's daily bag limit for Canada geese during the migratory hunting season to match the annual federal limit set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior). This applies specifically to the Atlantic population of Canada geese, including those hunted in both migratory and resident population zones within the state. The bill amends Maryland law to ensure state regulations conform to the federal rule adopted each year, rather than allowing separate state limits. It affects hunters of Canada geese in Maryland and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1558 restricts fundraising activities for Maryland state elected officials during legislative sessions. It prohibits the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Treasurer, and state legislators (or their staff acting on their behalf) from receiving contributions, hosting events, soliciting funds, or depositing money raised during the session - except for specific cases. Exceptions include activities solely for their own federal or local election campaigns, contributions made electronically before the session began, and gubernatorial campaign financing under the Public Financing Act. Violations result in civil penalties paid into the Fair Campaign Financing Fund.

Maddy summaryHB 219 allows Baltimore City to tow, remove, or impound vehicles owned by new Maryland residents who fail to register with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and display valid Maryland license plates within 60 days of moving to the city. It directly affects new residents who do not comply with the existing 60-day registration grace period for out-of-state vehicles. The bill amends Maryland law to specifically authorize Baltimore City to enforce this requirement through towing or impoundment, rather than relying on general vehicle parking regulations. This change clarifies Baltimore City's authority to act during the 60-day registration window, aligning with current state law but specifying the city's enforcement power.

Maddy summaryHB 644 expands the statewide application of speed monitoring systems in residential districts, requiring all such systems to comply with existing rules previously limited to specific counties. It mandates that speed limit signs in residential areas include specific signage indicating the presence of speed monitoring systems and requires local jurisdictions to provide public notice through websites and newspapers before activation. The bill also specifies that real-time speed displays must be visible at certain locations, including highways in residential zones with 35 mph limits, to inform drivers of speed monitoring activity. These changes standardize requirements across Maryland while maintaining the existing definition of "residential district" and procedural safeguards.