Motor Vehicle Operation
Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Motorcycles - Passenger Restrictions [HB-1207]
Requiring a rear passenger on a motorcycle to be able to firmly position the passenger's feet on the footrests of the motorcycle, subject to an exception for permanent physical disability.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan McComas
Hearing 3/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2023
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Motor Vehicles - Modified Exhaust Systems and Noise Abatement Devices - Testing and Penalties [HB-966]
Requiring a police officer to issue a safety equipment repair order if the police officer observes a motor vehicle being driven with an unlawful modified exhaust system or noise abatement device; altering the penalties for driving a motor vehicle on a highway with an exhaust system or noise abatement device that is modified in a certain manner; and requiring the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program to test the exhaust sound level of a motor vehicle at an emissions inspection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tiffany Alston
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. (environment And Transportation) on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Lanes of Travel - Slower Traffic and Overtaking and Passing (MOVE GET OUT THE WAY Act) [HB-957]
Expanding to every roadway in the State the requirement that the driver of a vehicle traveling slower than the general speed of traffic drive the vehicle in the right-hand lanes if practicable as determined by the driver; and providing that, on a roadway that has three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction with a certain posted maximum speed limit, the far left lane may be used only for overtaking and passing another vehicle in a certain manner and under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Off-the-Road Motorcycles - Local Regulation and Enforcement [HB-928]
Authorizing a municipal corporation to regulate the operation of and register off-the-road motorcycles; and authorizing a county or municipal corporation to enforce the Maryland Vehicle Law for violations involving off-the-road motorcycles and to enact and implement legislation governing impoundment, release from impoundment, and, if lawful, forfeiture.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Wivell
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Hemp Farming Program - Refined Hemp and Hemp Extract Products - Requirements [HB-1204]
Requiring a person to receive a certificate of analysis before distributing refined hemp or a hemp extract product in the State; requiring the Department of Agriculture to establish packaging and labeling requirements for refined hemp and hemp extract products; establishing the Hemp Advisory Council to provide advice and expertise regarding the monitoring and regulation of hemp production under the Hemp Farming Program; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Seth Howard
First Reading Economic Matters And Health And Government Operations on 02/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Authorization, Use, and Penalties [HB-1130]
Authorizing a local government to use noise abatement monitoring systems, if authorized by local law; providing that the owner or driver of a motor vehicle recorded in violation of certain motor vehicle noise requirements is subject to a citation and a certain civil penalty under certain circumstances; establishing certain defenses to a charge of an alleged violation recorded by a noise abatement monitoring system; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Palakovich Carr
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Motor Vehicle Registration - Exceptions for Golf Carts - Cobb Island [HB-948]
Establishing exceptions to motor vehicle registration requirements for golf carts on Cobb Island in Charles County; requiring an operator of a golf cart on a highway on Cobb Island without a certain registration to operate the golf cart only on a highway with a maximum posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour and between dawn and dusk; requiring the vehicle to be equipped with certain lighting devices and to be kept to the far right of the roadway; and requiring the operator to possess a valid driver's license.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Third Reading Passed (135-0) on 03/20/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Motor Vehicle Registration – Exception for Golf Carts – Town of Charlestown [HB-835]
Creating an exception to motor vehicle registration requirements for golf carts in the Town of Charlestown, Cecil County, subject to requirements and conditions on the equipment and operation of the golf cart; and authorizing the Town Commissioners of the Town of Charlestown to designate highways on which a person may operate a golf cart in the Town of Charlestown.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/20/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
School Bus Stops - Violations - Enforcement and Safety Measures [HB-849]
Requiring a law enforcement agency to issue a warning for certain first violation on State highways enforced by school bus monitoring cameras; and requiring the State Highway Administration to develop a certain plan for improved safety measures at certain school bus stops in Montgomery County and to report its findings to certain persons on or before December 31, 2023.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jheanelle Wilkins
Hearing 3/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicle Glass Repair or Replacement - Advanced Driver Assistance System Recalibration [HB-920]
Establishing consumer protections related to the repair or replacement of motor vehicle glass on motor vehicles equipped with an advanced driver assistance system; and establishing that a violation of the Act is an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice.
Sponsored by: Rep. Courtney Watson
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 561 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Traffic Control Signal and Speed Monitoring Systems - Impoundment [HB-846]
Authorizing violations recorded by traffic control signal and speed monitoring systems occurring in Baltimore City to be treated as parking violations for the purpose of impoundment of certain vehicles under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 04/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Autonomous Vehicle Converters – Sale of Autonomous Vehicles [HB-806]
Authorizing an autonomous vehicle converter to sell, transfer, lease, offer for sale, or resell a converted autonomous vehicle or a motor vehicle purchased with the intent to convert the motor vehicle into a converted autonomous vehicle; establishing that certain portions of the Act apply only to motor vehicles intended for commercial or industrial use; and prohibiting an autonomous vehicle converter from holding certain occupational vehicle licenses issued under the Maryland Vehicle Law.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 501 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Autonomous Vehicle Converters - Sale of Autonomous Vehicles [SB-685]
Authorizing an autonomous vehicle converter to sell, transfer, lease, offer for sale, or resell a converted autonomous vehicle or a motor vehicle purchased with the intent to convert the motor vehicle into a converted autonomous vehicle; establishing that certain portions of the Act apply only to motor vehicles intended for commercial or industrial use; and prohibiting an autonomous vehicle converter from holding certain occupational vehicle licenses issued under the Maryland Vehicle Law.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 500 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore City – Traffic Control Signal and Speed Monitoring Systems – Impoundment [SB-857]
Authorizing violations recorded by traffic control signal and speed monitoring systems occurring in Baltimore City to be treated as parking violations for the purpose of impoundment of certain vehicles under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Modified Exhaust Systems and Noise Abatement Devices - Citations [SB-616]
Authorizing a police officer who observes a motor vehicle being operated with a modified exhaust system or noise abatement device that causes the motor vehicle to exceed a certain noise level in violation of law to stop the motor vehicle and requiring the officer to issue a citation for the violation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Corderman
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/07/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
State Employee Rights and Protections - Personnel Actions and Harassment - Complaints [SB-574]
Authorizing an applicant for State employment or a State employee to file a complaint alleging harassment by an employer within 2 years after the alleged violation that is the basis of the complaint; and increasing, from 30 days to 1 year, the period of time for an applicant or employee to file a complaint alleging certain prohibited personnel actions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Lewis Young
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 235 on 04/24/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicle Glass Repair or Replacement - Advanced Driver Assistance System Recalibration [SB-793]
Establishing consumer protections related to the repair or replacement of motor vehicle glass on motor vehicles equipped with an advanced driver assistance system; and establishing that a violation of the Act is an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Referred Economic Matters on 03/18/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Military Vehicles - Registration and Operation [SB-748]
Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to register certain military vehicles; providing for the registration classification of military vehicles; establishing certain standards and procedures for the registration of military vehicles; requiring an owner of a military vehicle to submit with the registration application a certain certification relating to the purposes for which the vehicle will be operated; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Folden
Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Drunk Driving Offenses - Ignition Interlock System Program [SB-528]
Requiring, subject to a certain exception, the Motor Vehicle Administration to require certain persons who are convicted of, or granted probation before judgment for, certain criminal offenses related to driving while impaired by alcohol to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program for certain periods of time.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Third Reading Passed (45-2) on 04/04/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Reduction of Speed Limits by Local Authorities [SB-484]
Authorizing local authorities statewide to decrease the maximum speed limit to not less than 15 miles per hour after performing a certain investigation; and establishing certain restrictions on the use of speed monitoring systems along highways for which the speed limit has been decreased.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/27/2023