Transportation

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

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 574: Charles County - Student Bus Transportation Providers - Provider Displacement

SB 574 requires the Charles County Board of Education to provide 45 days' written notice and hold a public hearing at least 10 years before replacing a private company that currently provides student bus transportation services. The bill defines "displacement" as replacing a private provider without contractual renewal, excluding cases like contract non-renewal for cause or provider breaches. It mandates the board notify affected providers in writing and publish hearing notices in a local newspaper for two weeks prior to the hearing. The board must also give displaced providers at least two years' written notice before implementing replacement, with specific compensation options if the timeline is shortened. This bill directly affects private bus transportation companies serving Charles County students.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires 45-day notice and public hearing before replacing student bus providers, protecting continuity of transportation services and preventing abrupt displacement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 824: Vehicle Laws - Licensing of Manufacturers and Distributors as Dealers - Requirements

SB 824 modifies Maryland’s vehicle licensing laws to allow electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and distributors to operate as dealers without needing a franchise from another company. It creates a specific pathway for EV manufacturers/distributors that only sell battery-electric or nonfossil-fuel vehicles, provided they have no existing dealers in Maryland, are not affiliated with other manufacturers that have franchised dealers, and meet ownership requirements. The bill limits this special licensing to no more than four entities and requires applicants to prove compliance with these conditions to the state administration. This directly affects EV-focused companies seeking to sell vehicles directly to consumers in Maryland.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables EV manufacturers to operate without franchise barriers, directly promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables direct EV sales by manufacturers, promoting sustainable transportation through regulatory change for electric vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 13, 2026

HB 1421: Task Force to Study Pedestrian and Bicyclist Injuries and Fatalities

HB 1421 establishes a Maryland task force to study pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities. The task force, composed of state transportation officials and legislative appointees, will examine specific issues like pedestrian visibility challenges (including dark clothing at night), weather impacts on cyclists, and safety actions pedestrians/bicyclists can take. It must submit recommendations to the Governor and legislature by October 1, 2027, on making roadways safer. The bill does not enact new safety laws but creates a study mechanism to inform future policy. The task force expires automatically on September 30, 2028.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes task force to study and improve pedestrian/bicyclist safety on roadways, directly advancing transportation safety through recommended infrastructure changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 927: Carroll County - Public Facilities Bond

HB 927 authorizes Carroll County to borrow up to $27 million through general obligation bonds to fund public infrastructure projects, including water and sewer systems, volunteer fire department equipment/buildings, and other facilities like parks, roads, and agricultural land preservation. The bonds would be tax-exempt at state and local levels, with annual property taxes levied to repay them. This bill directly affects Carroll County residents through future tax-funded projects and volunteer fire departments receiving loan access for equipment and facilities. The county retains full discretion over bond terms, including interest rates, maturity dates (up to 30 years), and specific project allocations within the $27 million limit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $27M tax-exempt bonds for public infrastructure funding (water, fire, parks), directly advancing budget allocation for essential services through future property tax levies.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds road infrastructure projects through $27M bonds for Carroll County public facilities, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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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

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 1416: State Procurement and Recipients of State Funding - Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment - Minority Business Enterprise Participation

HB 1416 requires state government agencies and recipients of state funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment to set specific minority business enterprise participation targets for contracts involving EV charging equipment supply and installation. It modifies Maryland’s procurement code to mandate that for these contracts, agencies must establish a participation goal equivalent to their overall minority business target, rather than applying a general rate. The bill also directs the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs to create goals and procedures for this specific program, with recipients required to submit reports on compliance. This applies directly to state agencies and entities receiving state funds for EV infrastructure projects, aiming to increase minority-owned business involvement in a growing sector.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates minority participation in EV charging infrastructure procurement, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 526: Public Schools - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and Maryland School Pedestrian Awareness Day - Establishment

SB 526 designates November 14 each year as "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day" to commemorate Ruby Bridges' 1960 integration of an all-white New Orleans school, and the second Wednesday in October as "Maryland School Pedestrian Awareness Day" to promote safe walking routes to schools. The bill requires the Maryland State Department of Education to provide public resources to local schools, including age-appropriate lesson plans, discussion guides, and safety materials. For Ruby Bridges Day, resources must cover civil rights and social justice education; for Pedestrian Awareness Day, they must include safety best practices and audit templates. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and affects all Maryland public schools through mandated resource access.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates educational resources (lesson plans, safety materials) for curriculum integration and school safety, enhancing student learning and access to historical education.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes pedestrian safety via designated awareness day and resources for safe school walking routes, aligning with transportation safety initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 4, 2026

HB 869: Vehicle Laws - Electric Vehicle Dealer Licenses - City of Bowie

HB 869 creates a special license for manufacturers or distributors that sell *only* electric or nonfossil-fuel vehicles, allowing them to operate as dealers in Maryland. This license is restricted to the City of Bowie only, with no more than one such dealership permitted there. The bill modifies vehicle dealer licensing rules to require that applicants have no existing dealerships in Maryland and must not control other dealerships under the same provisions. It directly affects EV-focused manufacturers/distributors seeking to establish a Bowie-based dealership. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates license for EV dealers to promote electric vehicle adoption, reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates special EV dealer license in Bowie, directly promoting sustainable transportation adoption through regulatory support for electric vehicles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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