Transportation

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 1, 2026

HB 1646: Maryland Aviation Administration - Airport Passenger Screening Partnership Program

This bill allows the Maryland Aviation Administration to join the federal Transportation Security Administration's Screening Partnership Program, enabling airports to contract private companies for passenger screening instead of relying solely on federal agents. The legislation authorizes this partnership only with the approval of the Governor and the Secretary of Transportation, ensuring oversight before any agreements are made. By adding a new section to state law, the bill formally establishes the legal framework for this security arrangement while repealing and reenacting existing definitions without changes. As an emergency measure passed with a supermajority, it takes effect immediately upon enactment to address public safety needs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances aviation security by enabling private screening partnerships under federal oversight, strengthening transportation safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 17, 2026

HB 1626: Agriculture - Access to Food (Maryland Food Security, Access, and Equity Act)

This bill creates a new Food Security Coordination Office within Maryland's Department of Agriculture to oversee statewide efforts to improve food access and reduce food insecurity. It establishes a Rural-to-Urban Produce Distribution Program that would connect local farmers with urban and suburban communities through distribution hubs and improved transportation infrastructure. The legislation also sets up a financing program offering low- or no-interest loans to help fund projects like cold storage facilities, delivery fleets, and distribution centers that move Maryland-grown produce to food-insecure areas. Additionally, the bill expands the Jane Lawton Farm-to-School Program to include more schools and adds support for school gardens and nutrition education. The Department of Agriculture would be required to publish an annual report on food security and coordinate partnerships between farmers, food distributors, and community organizations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes Rural-to-Urban Produce Distribution Program with improved transportation infrastructure and funds distribution hubs connecting farmers to communities.75% confidence

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 1630: Queen Anne's County - Speed Monitoring System - U.S. Route 301

This bill authorizes the installation and use of speed monitoring systems on U.S. Route 301 in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, specifically at or between the intersections of Maryland Route 405 and Maryland Route 19. The legislation defines these systems as devices that capture images of vehicles traveling at least 12 miles per hour over the posted speed limit and requires local government approval through a public hearing before deployment. It expands existing state law that currently allows similar systems on Maryland Route 200 and certain high-risk roads in Montgomery County to include this specific stretch of Route 301. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, and applies only to violations recorded by systems meeting the specified placement and operational requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes speed monitoring systems to enhance road safety on U.S. Route 301, aligning with transportation safety improvements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 1007: Prior Authorizations of State Debt - Alterations

This bill amends existing state debt authorizations to update grant details for various community projects across Maryland. It directly affects multiple local organizations and municipalities that have received state funding for construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvements. The key provision allows the state to change grantee names, modify authorized project uses, and extend termination dates for several grants without requiring new legislation for each change. Specific projects include facilities for the National Road Museum, Harford Crisis Center, Imagination Stage, and various community centers, with funding amounts and deadlines being adjusted accordingly.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill updates state debt authorizations and grants for community projects, enabling continued funding for infrastructure and public works without requiring new legislation for each change.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill amends state debt authorizations to update grant details for community infrastructure projects, including construction and renovation that likely includes transportation improvements.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Roads & Highways

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 198: Prince George's Community College - Aerospace and Aviation Systems Technology Programs - Feasibility Study

SB 198 requires Prince George’s Community College to establish an Aerospace Technology Studies Program by December 2026, in collaboration with Maryland’s Higher Education Commission, Department of Commerce, and local economic development groups. The program must include training in aerospace systems, avionics, advanced manufacturing, and AI applications, with industry internships and a clear high school-to-college career pathway. It mandates formal partnerships with local aerospace employers and requires annual reports on progress and student outcomes to state and county officials. The bill directly affects students seeking aerospace careers and local employers needing skilled workers, focusing on workforce development without specifying funding or cost.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new aerospace program at community college with industry partnerships, career pathways, and training in high-demand fields, expanding educational opportunities and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates AI and aerospace technology training program at community college, advancing tech workforce development through targeted education and industry partnerships.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes aerospace technology training programs with industry partnerships, advancing transportation infrastructure and workforce development in aviation systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence Airports

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 25, 2026

HB 1639: Town of Forest Heights - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 PG 324-26

This bill authorizes the Town of Forest Heights to install and operate two speed monitoring cameras on Maryland Route 210 between the Interstate 95/495 interchange and the intersection of Kerby Hill Road and Livingston Road. The legislation permits the town to use fines collected from speeding violations to cover system costs and allocate remaining funds for public safety, highway improvements, and traffic-calming projects within the community. By updating state law, the bill also formally recognizes Forest Heights as a local jurisdiction eligible to place speed monitoring systems on this specific stretch of road. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026, allowing the town to proceed with the installation after following required public notice and hearing procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes speed monitoring cameras to improve road safety and allows funds to support highway improvements and traffic-calming projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 909: Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles

This bill establishes standards and requirements for fully autonomous vehicles operating on Maryland highways without a human driver. It defines key terms such as fully autonomous vehicles, automated driving systems, and operational design domains to clarify what qualifies under the law. The legislation requires these vehicles to safely reach a minimal risk condition if the system fails and ensures that data collected by them is subject to Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act. Additionally, the bill updates existing commercial and transportation laws to include specific provisions for autonomous vehicle operations and data handling.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes safety standards for autonomous vehicles and ensures compliance with data privacy laws, protecting consumer rights and advancing responsible technology deployment.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes safety standards for autonomous vehicles, enhancing transportation safety and modernizing vehicle regulations on Maryland highways.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Autonomous Vehicles

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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

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit

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

HB 1295: Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles

HB 1295 establishes new rules for fully autonomous vehicles (Level 4/5 systems) operating on Maryland highways without human drivers. It requires these vehicles to achieve a "minimal risk condition" (like safely stopping) if their automated system fails, and mandates compliance with Maryland's vehicle laws unless exempted by regulations. The bill also explicitly states that data collected by these vehicles (e.g., location, sensor data) falls under the state's Online Data Privacy Act, requiring protection similar to other personal information. This directly affects manufacturers, operators, and passengers of fully autonomous vehicles operating in Maryland.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly requires autonomous vehicle data to comply with Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act, protecting consumer data privacy under technology policy.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety protocols (minimal risk condition) for autonomous vehicles, directly enhancing transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Autonomous Vehicles Driver Licensing

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 825: Public Safety - Critical Infrastructure Protection

SB 825 creates a Critical Infrastructure Protection Branch within Maryland’s Coordination and Analysis Center to strengthen state-level security for essential systems. The branch will identify threats, prioritize critical infrastructure (like utilities, hospitals, and transportation), and coordinate responses with state agencies and private owners. It requires the Department of Emergency Management to act during infrastructure attacks and mandates the Department of Information Technology to let critical infrastructure owners join the Maryland Information Sharing and Analysis Center while meeting specific cybersecurity reporting standards. This bill directly affects infrastructure operators (e.g., power companies, hospitals) and state agencies responsible for emergency response and cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Critical Infrastructure Protection Branch to strengthen cybersecurity for essential systems like utilities and hospitals, directly enhancing state-level security measures.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly lists transportation as critical infrastructure to be prioritized and protected, directly advancing its security within the framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Tags Public Safety