Environment - Advanced Clean Cars II Program - Application and Enforcement

SB 1020 prohibits Maryland's Department of the Environment from adopting California's Advanced Clean Cars II regulations before the 2031 vehicle model year. It also stops the department from applying enforcement penalties to motor vehicle manufacturers who miss electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid delivery targets under California's program. The bill amends Maryland's environmental code (specifically sections 2-1102, 2-1103, and 2-1106) to create these restrictions. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and directly affects the state agency's regulatory authority and vehicle manufacturers operating in Maryland.