Transportation

passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 55: Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts

HB 55 modifies Maryland's vehicle laws to expand where speed monitoring systems (like photo radar) can be used in residential areas. It updates the definition of "residential district" to require properties along highways to be mainly residential for at least 300 feet and not business areas. The bill specifically authorizes these systems on highways in residential districts with 35 mph limits, school zones, certain roads in Prince George’s County, and high-risk crash locations identified in safety plans. Local governments must first approve their use via public hearing and local law. This affects residents in designated areas and requires new local authorization for speed monitoring enforcement.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes speed monitoring in high-risk zones and school areas to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 421: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 PG 309-26

HB 421 authorizes Prince George's County to install and operate point-to-point speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) within the county. The bill modifies Maryland law to require that penalties from speed citations issued by these systems go directly to the county (not the state) for uncontested cases, and specifies that collected funds must cover system costs and be spent solely on public safety programs like pedestrian or highway safety initiatives. It adds new language to the Transportation Article to formalize this process for the specific highway segment. The bill directly affects drivers traveling on MD Route 210 in Prince George's County and the county government, which would manage the systems and allocate funds.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes speed monitoring systems on highways and directs collected fines to public safety programs like pedestrian and highway safety initiatives.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed both · Maryland · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 389: Land Use - Transit-Oriented Development - Alterations (Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act)

SB 389, the Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act, automatically designates transit-oriented development (TOD) areas near rail stations with hourly weekday service (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) as enterprise zones - bypassing normal limits on such designations. It requires Maryland’s development corporation to prioritize loans for projects redeveloping state-owned land near rail stations and delays development taxes/fees for qualifying residential projects. The bill also adds project labor agreements as a scoring factor for TOD funding and adjusts local land-use regulations to support transit-focused development. Directly affecting developers, local governments, and communities near transit hubs, it aims to accelerate housing and infrastructure near rail corridors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDelays development taxes/fees for qualifying residential projects, providing tax incentive to promote transit-oriented development90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingDesignates TOD areas as enterprise zones, prioritizes loans for state land redevelopment, and delays fees for residential projects - all advancing housing development near transit.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires project labor agreements for transit development projects, ensuring fair wages and union standards in construction labor.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDesignates TOD areas near rail stations, prioritizes transit-oriented projects, delays fees for housing near transit - directly advancing public transit infrastructure and sustainable transportation access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed both · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 10, 2026

HB 437: Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026)

HB 437, the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026, requires Maryland’s Department of Transportation to conduct impact assessments for major highway expansion projects costing over $100 million. These assessments must evaluate greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, and the department must develop a multimodal transportation program (including transit, biking, and pedestrian improvements) to offset emissions from the project. The program must prioritize overburdened and underserved communities affected by the project, aiming for net-zero or negative greenhouse gas emissions when combined with the highway project. This applies to projects not already funded or reviewed before June 30, 2026, and affects highway planning decisions across the state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires emissions assessments and multimodal programs to offset highway projects, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing climate-aligned transportation infrastructure85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires GHG assessments and multimodal programs to offset emissions from highway projects, directly advancing climate goals and reducing transportation-related pollution.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates emissions assessments for highway expansions and requires multimodal programs (transit/biking/pedestrian) to offset impacts, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 25, 2026

HB 938: Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties - Crosswalk Monitoring Systems

HB 938 authorizes Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis to use crosswalk monitoring systems that record drivers failing to yield to pedestrians. If a driver is caught on camera not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, they may receive a citation and face a civil penalty. The bill specifies that fines for uncontested violations go directly to the local jurisdiction (county or city), while contested cases send fines to the District Court. It also prohibits contractors from being paid based on the number of citations issued. This bill directly affects drivers in those two jurisdictions who violate crosswalk yielding laws.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes crosswalk monitoring to penalize drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, directly enhancing road safety and pedestrian protection within transportation infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 25, 2026

HB 1370: Town of Rising Sun - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization of Pilot Program

HB 1370 authorizes the use of stop sign monitoring systems (camera systems that capture vehicles failing to stop completely at stop signs) on State highways within the Town of Rising Sun. It requires approval from the Cecil County Council for specific locations and mandates public notice through local government websites and newspapers. The bill modifies existing traffic law to clarify that these systems can only be deployed on State highways in Rising Sun with local council authorization, not in other areas. It does not create new penalties but formalizes the process for using these systems in the Town of Rising Sun. This directly affects drivers in Rising Sun who may receive citations for stop-sign violations captured by the systems.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes stop sign monitoring cameras on highways to enforce traffic safety, aligning with transportation safety enhancement indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 25, 2026

HB 1381: Vehicle Laws - Stopping, Standing, or Parking in a Bike Lane or Bicycle Path - Prohibition

HB 1381 prohibits drivers from stopping, standing, or parking vehicles in bike lanes or bicycle paths in Maryland, directly affecting all drivers using public roads. The bill adds a new provision (Section 21-1003(gg)) to Maryland law, allowing exceptions for emergency vehicles, transit buses, vehicles assisting people with disabilities, disabled vehicles, and delivery vehicles under specific conditions (e.g., 30-minute limit with hazard lights or a local permit). It amends existing transportation code sections to clarify these restrictions and exceptions. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, and aims to improve safety for cyclists by keeping bike lanes clear of parked vehicles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits parking in bike lanes to enhance cyclist safety, directly protecting transportation infrastructure and aligning with safety-focused transportation policies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 25, 2026

HB 386: Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026

HB 386 modifies Maryland's funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) by requiring the Governor to withhold 35% of annual grants under specific conditions. It directly affects WMATA and Maryland's budget process, mandating that the Governor withhold funds if WMATA fails to submit required reports (like safety assessments and financial data) or if it doesn't develop a rail signaling workforce transition plan by July 2028. The bill also requires WMATA to provide detailed annual reports on safety, ridership, finances, and capital investments to trigger full funding. If WMATA receives a modified audit opinion without a corrective plan, or misses the workforce plan deadline, the Governor must withhold the funds until these conditions are met.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill conditions WMATA funding on compliance, promoting fiscal accountability and responsible budget management through withheld grants.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates WMATA develop rail signaling workforce transition plan by 2028, directly addressing worker transition needs during system changes.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill conditions WMATA funding on safety assessments and planning compliance, ensuring responsible transit fund use and operational accountability.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 24, 2026

HB 1567: Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Motor Scooters, and EPAMDs - Audible Warnings (Pass Pedestrians Safely Act)

HB 1567, the "Pass Pedestrians Safely Act," requires bicycle, motor scooter, and electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD) operators to maintain at least 3 feet of distance when passing pedestrians or vehicles if practicable, and to give an audible warning (like a bell or horn) before passing pedestrians. It directly affects riders of these devices in Maryland by adding specific safety obligations to existing traffic laws. Violations are treated as secondary offenses (only enforceable if another traffic violation is suspected) and carry a $25 civil penalty. The bill amends Maryland’s vehicle code to prioritize pedestrian safety during overtaking maneuvers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds safety requirements for cyclists/scooters to protect pedestrians, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's mandate.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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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