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MarylandHB 01072026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment

Sponsored By: Nick Allen (Democratic)

Became Law

Vehicle Laws - Licensing and RegulationCertificationsCourt OrdersData -see also- Census; DemographicsDistrict CourtsDrivers' LicensesFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesIndigent PersonsIndustry and ManufacturingMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.Motor Vehicle AdministrationMotor Vehicle EquipmentMotor Vehicle OperationNoticesPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPilot ProgramsRepeat OffendersReportsRules and RegulationsSunsetTechnology -see also- AeroT; BioT; EnergyT; InfoT; MedT; etcTimeTraffic Regulation

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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Keep driving with speed-limiter program

Eligible drivers can keep driving by joining a pilot that uses a speed‑limiting device. You qualify if your points would suspend or revoke your license for speeding, reckless driving under §21–901.1(a)(3), or racing under §21–1116. Participation lasts 90 days for a first suspension, 180 days for a later suspension, or 1 year for a revocation. The MVA issues a restrictive license that requires the device while you are enrolled. You must pay a program fee, but the MVA waives it if you are indigent. You must follow all program driving rules. If you choose the program and then do not take part or finish, the MVA suspends your license until you complete it. If you are removed for a violation, you may reenter after 10 days, but you must add 3 more months of participation.

Rules for speed-limiter service providers

Companies that install, service, monitor, or tune speed‑limiting devices must be certified by the MVA. They must show competency and provide the MVA updates at least every 30 days on required participants. A device maker must sign an affidavit that the provider is trained and competent. During the pilot, serving notice on a provider counts as serving the maker.

Privacy limits on program driving data

The MVA and its vendors may use data only to check compliance or improve the pilot. They must delete it within 30 days of collection. They may share data only by court order, when state law requires it, for a participant’s violation with a state department or court, or for anonymized research. They may not sell the data.

When the pilot runs and ends

The MVA establishes the speed‑limiter pilot by October 1, 2027. The law takes effect October 1, 2026 and ends June 30, 2031. The MVA sets safety and operating rules by regulation. The District Court updates its fine schedule to list the qualifying reckless driving offenses separately. By December 30, 2030, the MVA reports to the Governor and General Assembly with counts through September 30, 2030 of eligibility, participation, removals, reentries, failures, and completions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nick Allen

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

  • Linda Foley

    Democratic • House

  • Michele Guyton

    Democratic • House

  • Marvin E. Holmes

    Democratic • House

  • Robbyn Lewis

    Democratic • House

  • Darrell Odom

    Democratic • House

  • Todd B. Morgan

    Republican • House

  • Natalie Ziegler

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 267 • No: 79

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 99 • No: 31 • Other: 9

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 38 • No: 9

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 31 • No: 9 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/4/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 99 • No: 30 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 870

    5/31/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (38-9)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Conference Committee Report {313428/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (99-31)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Conference Committee Report {313428/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026House

  7. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Waldstreicher, McKay and Charles)

    4/11/2026House

  8. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/11/2026House

  9. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Waldstreicher, McKay and Charles)

    4/10/2026Senate

  10. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/10/2026Senate

  11. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Allen, Healey and Jacobs)

    4/10/2026Senate

  12. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/10/2026Senate

  13. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  14. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Allen, Healey and Jacobs)

    4/10/2026House

  15. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/10/2026House

  16. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  17. Third Reading Passed (31-9)

    4/9/2026Senate

  18. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  19. Favorable with Amendments {823721/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  20. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/9/2026Senate

  21. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/5/2026Senate

  22. Third Reading Passed (99-30)

    3/4/2026House

  23. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/3/2026House

  24. Favorable with Amendments {103127/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026House

  25. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/31/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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