# Maryland HB 0246: Video Tolls - Class G (Trailer) Vehicles - Liability

Maryland HB 0246, Video Tolls - Class G (Trailer) Vehicles - Liability, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Darrell Odom (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-05-12 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-11).

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- As of: 2026-10-11
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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0246
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Video Tolls - Class G (Trailer) Vehicles - Liability
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-09-29
- Last action: 2026-05-12, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482
- Sponsor: Darrell Odom (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Transportation - Generally, Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road, Citations, Civil Offenses, Contracts -see also- Procurement, Dealers -see also- Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salespeople, Electronic Government, Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & Taxes, Leases and Rent, Liability, License Plates -see also- Motor Vehicle Registration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Motor Vehicle Registration, Motor Vehicle Rentals, Notices, Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty, Records -see also- Land Records; Vital Records, Towing, Trials, Trucks, Video
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 2 (128 yes, 44 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Trailer owners now liable for video tolls: cost, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, the law makes registered owners of Class G (trailer) vehicles responsible for video tolls when no toll is paid. The Maryland Transportation Authority sends a notice of toll due to the address on file. You have at least 30 days to pay. Trailers are now included in the vide…
- Who pays when your trailer is towed: mixed, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, if your trailer was being towed during a video toll, you can shift the bill to the tow‑vehicle driver. Send the towing contract or other accepted proof by the deadline on the notice. The proof must list the driver’s name, address, and driver’s license number. The law also…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Darrell Odom (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 35 | 8 | 3 |
| 2026-03-04 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 93 | 36 | 4 |

## Actions (15)

- 2026-05-12: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482
- 2026-04-13: Returned Passed (House)
- 2026-04-13: Third Reading Passed (35-8) (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
- 2026-03-20: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Referred Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Third Reading Passed (93-36) (House)
- 2026-03-03: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House)
- 2026-03-03: Favorable with Amendments {863028/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-02: Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2026-01-19: Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-14: First Reading Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2025-09-29: Pre-filed (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-05-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_482_hb0246t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-03: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0246t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-01-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0246f.pdf)

## Related bills

- 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_482_hb0246t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0246t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0246f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [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-HB0246-2026RS (as of 2026-10-11).