HB 30 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations

HB 30 modifies Maryland's towing regulations for police-initiated towing of commercial vehicles. It bans "per pound billing" (charging based on vehicle weight) by October 2023 and requires the Department of State Police to establish fixed approved rates for medium- and heavy-duty towing by January 2024. The bill creates a committee with towing industry, trucking association, and state agency representatives to recommend these rates and resolve complaints. This directly affects towing companies designated by the state, vehicle owners involved in police towing, and the Department of State Police in setting and enforcing pricing rules.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Sep 12, 2025 Signed May 12, 2026
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Third - Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations Enrolled - Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations · 2 edits · May 12, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized as an Enrolled Bill and assigned to the Judicial Proceedings committee, indicating it has passed the House and is ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive text of the law regarding police-initiated towing definitions and Department duties remains unchanged from the previous version, with no new policy requirements, funding, or deadlines added.
TECHNICAL

The document status changed from a House Bill to an Enrolled Bill, reflecting its progression through the legislative process and readiness for the Governor's approval.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the header and page numbering to align with the enrolled bill format.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 21, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2026

How they voted

430
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 49
Mar 21, 2026
D Democratic36
30 Yea 6
83% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Amendments
1
May 12, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 527
executive
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Enrolled
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
House Concurs Senate Amendments
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
upper
Mar 24, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (131-0-11)
house of delegates
Mar 21, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (43-0-6)
senate
Feb 27, 2026
Committee
Referred Judicial Proceedings
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
First Reading Environment and Transportation
lower
Sep 12, 2025
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors