SB 600 Maryland Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Baltimore City and Takoma Park - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization of Pilot Program

SB 600 authorizes Baltimore City to implement a pilot program using automated stop sign monitoring systems in school zones, subject to local approval. It allows citations and civil penalties for drivers who fail to stop at stop signs in these zones, with specific defenses available for alleged violations. The bill specifies that penalties collected from these citations must cover system costs first, with any remaining funds dedicated solely to public safety programs like pedestrian safety initiatives. It also prohibits contractors administering the systems from being paid based on citation volume. This pilot program applies only to school zones within Baltimore City and requires city authorization before implementation.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Signed May 13, 2025

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What changed between versions

Third - Baltimore City - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization of Pilot Program → Enrolled - Baltimore City and Takoma Park - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization of Pilot Program · 3 edits · May 13, 2025

MINOR

The bill was updated to expand its geographic scope from Baltimore City alone to include the City of Takoma Park, aligning the pilot program with existing authorization for Prince George's County. The text was also formatted to reflect its final 'Enrolled' status, including standard proofreading and sealing language required for passage.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was expanded to include the City of Takoma Park in addition to Baltimore City.

SCOPE

The pilot program for stop sign monitoring systems is now authorized for both Baltimore City and the City of Takoma Park.

TECHNICAL

Header information was updated to reflect the bill's final 'Enrolled' status, including proofreader signatures and the Great Seal presentation language.

The explanatory notes regarding how amendments are marked in the text were updated to include 'Italics' as an indicator for opposite chamber or conference committee changes.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2025 · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

36–10

Passed

Total votes 46

Mar 24, 2025

D Democratic33

32 Yea 1 Nay

96% Yea

R Republican13

4 Yea 9 Nay

69% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 13, 2025

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 571

executive

Apr 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed Enrolled

upper

Apr 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Apr 7, 2025

Introduced

Senate Concurs House Amendments

upper

Apr 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed with Amendments

lower

Apr 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment {

lower

Apr 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Korman) Adopted

lower

Apr 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Apr 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

lower

Mar 24, 2025

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (36-10)

senate

Mar 15, 2025

Committee

Referred Environment and Transportation

lower

Mar 14, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Mar 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

upper

Mar 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

upper

Jan 27, 2025

Committee

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors