Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous
Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access [SB-607]
Requiring that motor scooter and electric low speed scooter sharing companies include on each motor scooter or electric low speed scooter made available to the public an embossed tactile display with contact information through which an individual who is blind or visually impaired may contact the company; requiring that motor scooter and electric low speed sharing companies provide individuals with disabilities nonvisual access to their websites and mobile applications in a way that is consistent with federal standards; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 253 on 05/08/2020
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Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access [HB-557]
Requiring that motor scooter and electric low speed scooter sharing companies include on each motor scooter or electric low speed scooter made available to the public an embossed tactile display with contact information through which an individual who is blind or visually impaired may contact the company; requiring that motor scooter and electric low speed scooter sharing companies provide individuals with disabilities certain nonvisual access to their websites and mobile applications consistent with certain federal standards; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 252 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Reporting, Membership, and Sunset Extension [HB-232]
Altering the deadlines for the interim and final reporting requirements for the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council; altering the membership of the Council by adding one representative of an electric vehicle driver advocacy organization instead of the Baltimore Electric Vehicle Initiative, two, instead of one, representative of the environmental community, and one from a new vehicle dealer association in the State; and extending until June 30, 2026, the termination date for the Council.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 118 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Cats and Dogs Left Unattended – Authorized Removal [SB-127]
Authorizing a person to use reasonable force to remove an unattended cat or dog from a motor vehicle if the person reasonably believes that the health or safety of the dog or cat is imminently endangered, provided that the person contacts law enforcement, the fire department, or 9-1-1 before using force to remove the cat or dog, leaves contact information and notice that emergency services have been contacted, and remains with the cat or dog until law enforcement or the fire department arrives.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Reilly
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 02/03/2020
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence [SB-1114]
Prohibiting a person from causing a life-threatening injury to another as a result of the person's driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel in a criminally negligent manner; exempting specified conduct that results in a life-threatening injury to another; establishing penalties, and a specified exception, for a violation of the Act which constitute a misdemeanor subject to imprisonment of up to 2 years or a maximum fine of $5,000 or both; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Justin Ready
Hearing 3/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/15/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Personal Motor Vehicle Rentals [SB-1056]
Establishing provisions of law governing the rental of personal motor vehicles to other persons in a specified manner; establishing that specified persons may rent only specified classes of personal motor vehicles to other persons; prohibiting a renter of a personal motor vehicle from using the motor vehicle for specified purposes; prohibiting a person from renting a personal motor vehicle to another person unless the motor vehicle is covered by specified security; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Mathias
Hearing 3/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/14/2017
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Prohibition on Use of Wireless Communication and Text-Messaging Devices While Driving - Enforcement - Study [HB-1359]
Requiring the Department of State Police, in consultation with the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and the Maryland Sheriffs' Association, to conduct a study of potential methods of improving the enforcement of laws that prohibit the use of wireless communication and text-messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle; requiring the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2017; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 03/13/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Business Regulation - Marina Fuel Sales - Fuel Sales [HB-1434]
Authorizing specified marinas to sell specified types of gasoline, including gasoline that does not contain ethanol, for use in vessels; requiring the Comptroller to adopt specified regulations; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Herbert McMillan
Hearing 3/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/15/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicles - Security [HB-1385]
Establishing that the owner of a rental vehicle may satisfy a specified insurance requirement by maintaining a specified security that is secondary to any other valid and collectible coverage; requiring a motor vehicle rental company to disclose specified information about a person that rents or is authorized to drive a rental vehicle to a specified person under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Barkley
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters; Withdrawn on 04/10/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Personal Motor Vehicle Rentals [HB-1520]
Establishing provisions of law governing the rental of personal motor vehicles to other persons in a specified manner; establishing that specified persons may rent only specified classes of personal motor vehicles to other persons; prohibiting a renter of a personal motor vehicle from using the motor vehicle for specified purposes; prohibiting a person from renting a personal motor vehicle to another person unless the motor vehicle is covered by specified security; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray
Referred To Interim Study By Environment And Transportation on 03/27/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Roadways - Crossing by Pedestrians of Roadways - Authority of Local Jurisdictions [HB-1079]
Authorizing local jurisdictions to regulate the crossing by pedestrians of roadways between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are not in operation; and establishing a specified civil penalty for a violation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Herbert McMillan
Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/30/2017
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Vehicle Laws - Victim's Representative Notification - License Suspension Hearing [HB-1071]
Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to distribute the victim's representation notification form developed by the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention to each law enforcement agency in the State; requiring a specified investigating agency to provide specified information and a specified form to a victim's representative; altering the time period during which a victim's representative may file a specified form to at least 30 days prior to a specified hearing; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin Holmes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 702 on 05/25/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicles - Security [SB-961]
Establishing that the owner of a rental vehicle may satisfy a specified insurance requirement by maintaining a specified security that is secondary to any other valid and collectible coverage; requiring a motor vehicle rental company to disclose specified information about a person that rents or is authorized to drive a rental vehicle to a specified person under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katherine Klausmeier
Hearing 3/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/14/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Out-of-State Vehicles - Required Security [HB-603]
Altering the defined term "required security" as it applies to motor vehicles in the State to include specified security for out-of-state motor vehicles.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 345 on 04/18/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Motor Fuel Tax Refund - Demand Response Trips [HB-627]
Adding vehicles used to provide demand response services to those vehicles that qualify for a specified motor fuel tax refund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carolyn Howard
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 522 on 05/04/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence [HB-585]
Prohibiting a person from causing a life-threatening injury to another as a result of the person's driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel in a criminally negligent manner; exempting specified conduct that results in a life-threatening injury to another; establishing penalties, and a specified exemption, for a first violation of the Act which constitute a misdemeanor subject to imprisonment of up to 18 months or a maximum fine of $5,000 or both; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
First Reading Judicial Proceedings on 03/16/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage [SB-403]
Authorizing a specified insured to obtain specified enhanced underinsured motorist coverage, instead of specified uninsured motorist coverage, under a private passenger motor vehicle liability insurance policy; requiring specified insurers to offer specified enhanced underinsured motorist coverage under specified circumstances; providing for the characteristics of the enhanced underinsured motorist coverage; applying the Act to motor vehicle policies issued, sold, or delivered in the State on or after July 1, 2018; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 815 on 05/27/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
State Highway Administration - Traffic Control Devices - Installation at Large Continuing Care Retirement Communities [SB-418]
Requiring the State Highway Administration to place and maintain traffic control devices at specified entrances and exits of large continuing care retirement communities that serve at least 100 residents and are located along highways under the Administration's jurisdiction; requiring the Administration to provide a specified notice to the owner or manager of the large continuing care retirement community at least 30 days before installation of the traffic control device is scheduled to begin; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Brochin
Hearing 2/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/15/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
State Highway Administration - Traffic Control Devices - Installation at Large Continuing Care Retirement Communities [HB-411]
Requiring the State Highway Administration to place and maintain traffic control devices at specified entrances and exits of large continuing care retirement communities, those serving at least 100 residents, and located along highways under the Administration's jurisdiction; requiring the Administration to provide a specified notice to the owner or manager of the large continuing care retirement community at least 30 days before installation of the traffic control device is scheduled to begin; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Aumann
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 03/18/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - School Vehicles - Definition [SB-341]
Altering the definition of "school vehicle" to include specified vehicles that meet or comply with specified standards and requirements, were originally titled and used to transport children, students, and teachers in another state, comply with the regulations on transporting children enrolled in the federally funded Head Start Program, and are used only for transporting children to and from a Head Start program.
Sponsored by: Sen. George Edwards
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 696 on 05/25/2017