# Maryland HB 0174: Motor Vehicles and Marine Vessels - Transfer-on-Death Designations

Maryland HB 0174, Motor Vehicles and Marine Vessels - Transfer-on-Death Designations, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Jon S. Cardin (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-14 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0174
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Motor Vehicles and Marine Vessels - Transfer-on-Death Designations
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-10-22
- Last action: 2026-04-14, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72
- Sponsor: Jon S. Cardin (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Natural Resources - Generally, Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Regulation, Applicants and Applications, Beneficiaries, Boats and Ships, Classifications and Designations, Death -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful Death, Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & Taxes, Identification -see also- Biometrics; Fingerprinting; DrLics, Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc., Motor Vehicle Administration, Natural Resources, Department of, Rules and Regulations, Titles -see also- Deeds, Transfer of Goods -see also- Goods&Svc; Leas&Rnt; RetailSale
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (175 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Name a beneficiary for your car: mixed, medium. Beginning October 1, 2026, if you are the sole owner or co‑owners with right of survivorship (or tenants by the entirety), you can name a beneficiary on your car title. The title can show “transfer‑on‑death” or “TOD.” You keep full ownership while alive and can change or cancel the designation with…
- Name a beneficiary for your boat: mixed, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, if you are the sole owner or co‑owners with right of survivorship (or tenants by the entirety), you can name a beneficiary for your boat through the Department of Natural Resources. The title can show “TRANSFER‑ON‑DEATH” or “TOD.” You keep ownership while alive and can ch…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jon S. Cardin (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 39 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026-02-26 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 136 | 0 |   |

## Actions (18)

- 2026-04-14: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72
- 2026-04-09: Returned Passed (House)
- 2026-04-09: Third Reading Passed (39-0) (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
- 2026-02-27: Referred Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Third Reading Passed (136-0) (House)
- 2026-02-24: Second Reading Passed (House)
- 2026-02-24: Favorable Adopted (House)
- 2026-02-23: Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2026-01-28: Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-19: Hearing canceled (House)
- 2026-01-19: Reassigned to Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2026-01-16: Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-16: Hearing canceled (House)
- 2026-01-16: Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-14: First Reading Judiciary (House)
- 2025-10-22: Pre-filed (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-04-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_72_hb0174t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-02-24: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0174t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-01-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0174f.pdf)

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- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_72_hb0174t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0174t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0174f.pdf)

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- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0174-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).