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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2026

HB 646: Driver Licensing – Self–Reporting of Medical Conditions

HB 646 requires Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to prioritize a medical provider’s report or referral - not its own assessment - as the main factor in deciding whether to issue, refuse, or cancel a driver’s license for individuals who self-report certain medical conditions. The MVA may still request additional testing for those reporting conditions, and must create an expedited process for issuing learner’s permits to people whose medical conditions have improved but who need to complete driver education or testing. This bill directly affects drivers and applicants who self-report qualifying medical conditions, such as those impacting vision, cognition, or physical ability. It shifts decision-making authority to medical professionals while maintaining MVA flexibility for safety reviews.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPrioritizes medical provider reports for driver licensing decisions to enhance road safety standards, directly supporting transportation safety protocols.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 23, 2026

HB 34: Municipalities - Open Drainage Inlets - Inventory and Improvements (Mason's Law)

HB 34 requires Maryland municipalities to install approved grating systems on all open drainage inlets (with 12-inch or larger openings) that collect stormwater. These systems must prevent large debris entry while allowing water flow and be secured to prevent removal by floodwater or tools. The law applies to both new inlets (during construction) and existing inlets, mandating full installation by June 1, 2027. It directly affects all Maryland municipalities by requiring infrastructure upgrades to improve stormwater management and safety.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates drainage infrastructure upgrades to prevent road flooding/debris blockages, enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 23, 2026

HB 639: Transportation - Aviation - Passenger Health and Safety (Aviation Health and Safety Act)

HB 639, the Aviation Health and Safety Act, requires the Maryland Aviation Administration to create a form for passengers traveling involuntarily or in restraint (detained individuals). The form collects medical history (allergies, conditions, medications), legal details (attorney contact, case status), and minor/guardianship information. Flight crews must distribute and collect the forms, while fixed-base operators (FBOs) must verify forms are on board before providing services like fueling. The bill also prohibits refueling an aircraft while a restrained person is aboard and mandates specific services for restrained individuals when they disembark for refueling. These requirements apply to all aircraft carrying detained individuals within Maryland's jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety protocols for aviation passengers, directly enhancing transportation safety standards as required by aviation health/safety regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2026

HB 1169: Howard County - Highways - Speed Limits Ho. Co. 8-26

Howard County would gain authority to lower speed limits on county highways to a minimum of 15 mph after conducting a traffic and engineering study. The bill prohibits Howard County from implementing new speed monitoring systems (like cameras) to enforce these reduced limits on affected highways. This specifically applies to Howard County highways where speed limits were decreased under this law, with no changes to existing limits for other jurisdictions. The bill modifies Maryland’s transportation code to establish these requirements for Howard County only.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables Howard County to lower highway speed limits to 15 mph for safety, enhancing transportation safety standards per Maryland transport modifications.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 1113: Vehicle Laws - Bus Obstruction Monitoring Systems and Bus Stop Zones

HB 1113 updates Maryland's vehicle laws to clarify enforcement of bus stop zones. It prohibits drivers from stopping, standing, or parking in a bus stop zone when a transit vehicle is present, with two exceptions: (1) if authorized by the local jurisdiction, or (2) if actively loading/unloading passengers with hazard lights on. The bill also revises legal references from "bus lane" to "bus obstruction" monitoring systems in several transportation and court codes to align terminology. This directly affects drivers who park in bus zones and transit authorities enforcing these rules. The key change is a clearer, enforceable rule for bus stop zone access during active transit vehicle use.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies enforcement of bus stop zones to prevent obstruction, enhancing public transit safety and operational efficiency per bill summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 256: Motor Vehicles – Speed Monitoring Systems – Safety Corridors (Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026)

HB 256, the "Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026," authorizes Maryland’s State Highway Administration and local jurisdictions to install speed monitoring systems in designated "safety corridors" to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users in high-risk areas. It amends traffic code provisions to create a new category for "safety corridor speed monitoring systems," requiring citations for violations to direct fines to the District Court (not local agencies) and mandating that collected funds support public safety programs like pedestrian safety initiatives. The bill specifies that local governments may recover implementation costs from fines but must use remaining funds exclusively for public safety, not general revenue. This directly affects drivers in safety corridor zones and local governments managing such systems.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes speed monitoring systems in safety corridors to protect pedestrians/cyclists, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per the topic description.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 5, 2026

HB 486: Public Schools - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day - Establishment

HB 486 designates November 14 each year as "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day" to honor Ruby Bridges' 1960 integration of an all-white school, and the second Wednesday in October as "Maryland School Pedestrian Awareness Day" to promote safe walking routes to schools. The Maryland State Department of Education must provide free, age-appropriate resources to all public schools, including civil rights lesson plans for Ruby Bridges Day and pedestrian safety materials like lesson plans and walk audit guides for Pedestrian Awareness Day. The bill directly affects Maryland public school systems by requiring state-provided educational tools for these designated days, starting July 1, 2026. It focuses on commemoration and safety education without mandating specific school activities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDesignates educational days with required free civil rights curriculum and safety resources, enhancing school curriculum and student programming without cost.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes pedestrian safety awareness for school routes through educational resources and walk audits, directly enhancing transportation safety as per indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 20, 2026

HB 177: Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks

HB 177 allows bicycle, play vehicle, and unicycle riders to enter an intersection on a red traffic signal when facing a pedestrian "walk" signal, provided they yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. It directly affects cyclists, children's ride-on toys (like scooters or ride-on cars), and unicycles operating at crosswalks. The bill clarifies that these riders have pedestrian-like rights in crosswalks and on sidewalks (while still yielding to pedestrians), and removes certain existing traffic restrictions. It takes effect October 1, 2026, and does not change general traffic signal requirements for other road users.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies pedestrian-like rights for cyclists/unicycles in crosswalks, enhancing transportation safety standards for non-motorized users.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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