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Yes: 136 • No: 42
MarylandSB 01252026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Vehicle Laws - Transfer of Used Vehicles - Repeal of Notarized Bill of Sale Requirement
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Signed by Governor
Vehicle Laws - Licensing and RegulationCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Excise TaxMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.Motor Vehicle AdministrationPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRules and RegulationsTransfer of Goods -see also- Goods&Svc; Leas&Rnt; RetailSale
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
No notary for private used-car sales
Beginning Oct 1, 2026, you do not need a notarized bill of sale to title or register a used vehicle when tax is based on the purchase price. You must give the time and price of purchase. You must also provide supporting papers the Motor Vehicle Administration requires, like canceled checks, money order receipts, loan documents, or a short note on the car’s condition. This helps private buyers and sellers avoid notary fees and delays.
Book value tax for low-price private sales
Beginning Oct 1, 2026, if you buy a used vehicle from a non-dealer and the price is $500 or more below the book’s retail value, the state uses the book value to figure the excise tax. This can raise the car’s taxable value. You may pay more tax when you title or register the car.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
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Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/7/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 94 • No: 42 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 119
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/8/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (94-42)
4/7/2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026HouseFavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
4/3/2026HouseHearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25/2026HouseReferred Environment and Transportation
2/20/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (42-0)
2/19/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
2/17/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
2/17/2026SenateFavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2/16/2026SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/14/2026SenateHearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.
1/13/2026SenatePre-filed
9/26/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
2/17/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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