SB-2323: Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding a record of a collision or violation involving a person operating a railroad locomotive or train.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathan Johnson
Referred To Transportation on 04/28/2025
You have voted SB-2323: Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding a record of a collision or violation involving a person operating a railroad locomotive or train..
Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law) [HB-1486]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Public Health ]
Requiring any person involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in the death of, or a life threatening injury to, another person to submit to breath and blood testing for impaired driving.
HB-1486: Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law)
Sponsored by: Rep. Nick Allen
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/10/2025
Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies - Standardized Report Writing System (Maryland Statewide Law Enforcement Report Writing Standardization Act) [HB-1361]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to create a standardized report writing system for all law enforcement agencies in the State; requiring all law enforcement agencies in the State to implement the standardized report writing system within 18 months; and requiring the Commission to report annually, beginning October 15, 2026, on the progress and effectiveness of the standardized report writing system, including recommendations for system improvements and future resource needs.
HB-1361: Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies - Standardized Report Writing System (Maryland Statewide Law Enforcement Report Writing Standardization Act)
Sponsored by: Rep. Harry Bhandari
Hearing 2/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2025
You have voted HB-1361: Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies - Standardized Report Writing System (Maryland Statewide Law Enforcement Report Writing Standardization Act).
Vehicle Laws - Driver's Licenses - Electronic Credentials (Maryland Mobile ID Enhancement Act) [HB-1371]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to enter into an agreement to facilitate the issuance, use, and verification of electronic credentials through a national association of motor vehicle agencies; and authorizing an individual who will operate a rented vehicle to use a certain electronic credential showing a representation of a valid driver's license, instead of a driver's license, to rent the vehicle.
HB-1371: Vehicle Laws - Driver's Licenses - Electronic Credentials (Maryland Mobile ID Enhancement Act)
Sponsored by: Rep. Jennifer Terrasa
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 565 on 05/13/2025
Vehicle Equipment - Portable Variable Messaging Signs - Authorization [HB-1375]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing a tow truck to display a portable variable messaging sign mounted on the tow truck while at the scene of a crash or a disabled vehicle; and requiring the portable variable messaging sign to conform to the standards established in the manual on uniform traffic control devices adopted by the State Highway Administration and display only messages approved by the Administration.
Task Force to Study Fencing for Bodies of Water and Playgrounds - Established [HB-1163]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
[Recreation ]
[Water ]
[Community Development ]
Establishing the Task Force to Study Fencing for Bodies of Water and Playgrounds; requiring the Task Force to review best practices for fencing bodies of water, assess how fencing and similar environmental interventions can be used to prevent injuries and fatalities that occur in or around bodies of water and playgrounds, examine data and research related to incidents of wandering and drowning, and make recommendations on possible interventions to fence bodies of water and playgrounds; and requiring the Task Force to report by July 1, 2026.
HB-1163: Task Force to Study Fencing for Bodies of Water and Playgrounds - Established
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Hearing Canceled on 03/08/2025
Workers' Compensation - Claims Application Form - Authorization for Release of Information [SB-830]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Altering the entities to which a claimant is required to authorize the release in a claim application filed with the Workers' Compensation Commission to include the Uninsured Employers' Fund and the Subsequent Injury Fund; altering the information which a claimant is required to authorize the release in a claim application to include additional claims filed by the claimant and information in the custody of the Commission; etc.
SB-830: Workers' Compensation - Claims Application Form - Authorization for Release of Information
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 308 on 05/06/2025
Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators - Policy and Appeal Procedure [HB-1030]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Altering the definitions of "transportation network company" and "transportation network operator" for purposes of provisions of law regarding transportation network companies; requiring a transportation network company to maintain a deactivation policy that provides the policies and procedures for the deactivation of operators; prohibiting a transportation network company from deactivating an operator unless the deactivation is consistent with the company's deactivation policy; etc.
HB-1030: Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators - Policy and Appeal Procedure
Sponsored by: Rep. Diana Fennell
Hearing Canceled on 03/03/2025
Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators - Policy and Appeal Procedure [SB-747]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Altering the definitions of "transportation network company" and "transportation network operator" for purposes of provisions of law regarding transportation network companies; requiring a transportation network company to maintain a deactivation policy that provides the policies and procedures for the deactivation of operators; prohibiting a transportation network company from deactivating an operator unless the deactivation is consistent with the company's deactivation policy; etc.
SB-747: Transportation Network Companies - Deactivation of Operators - Policy and Appeal Procedure
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/06/2025
HB-2270: Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding a record of a collision or violation involving a person operating a railroad locomotive or train.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Turner
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/27/2025
You have voted HB-2270: Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding a record of a collision or violation involving a person operating a railroad locomotive or train..
Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings [SB-635]
[Animals ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishing the Maryland Connectivity Coalition to foster collaboration among State and federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders for the purpose of protecting endangered wildlife from habitat fragmentation; requiring the State Highway Administration to have final decision-making authority regarding decisions related to placement, funding, or design of wildlife crossings; etc.
SB-635: Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Referred Rules And Executive Nominations on 04/01/2025
Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings [HB-731]
[Animals ]
[Environmental ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishing the Maryland Connectivity Coalition to foster collaboration among State and federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders for the purpose of protecting endangered wildlife from habitat fragmentation; requiring the State Highway Administration to have final decision-making authority regarding decisions related to placement, funding, or design of wildlife crossings; etc.
HB-731: Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 549 on 05/13/2025