Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Exemption for Vehicles Formerly Registered as Historic

SB 912 exempts certain historic vehicles from Maryland's mandatory emissions inspections. It applies specifically to vehicles that were registered as historic under Maryland law before July 1, 2025, but lost that status solely due to a 2025 law change (Chapter 604). Owners must certify the vehicle’s prior historic registration date to qualify for the exemption. The bill modifies existing emissions inspection rules (Maryland Code, Transportation Article § 23-206.2) to create this specific exception, effective July 1, 2026. This directly affects owners of qualifying historic vehicles who would otherwise face inspection requirements.