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MarylandHB 02482026 Regular SessionHouse

Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards, Licenses, and Permits - Repeal of Color Photograph Requirement

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Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Licensing and RegulationDrivers' LicensesIdentification -see also- Biometrics; Fingerprinting; DrLicsMotor Vehicle AdministrationPermits -see also- Building PermitsPhotography

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Maryland IDs and licenses no longer need color photos

Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland ID cards, noncommercial driver's licenses (Classes A, B, C, and M), and moped permits do not have to use a color photo. A photo is still required and is taken under Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration procedures. The change applies when you get a new card or renew one. Other eligibility rules, fees, and document standards stay the same.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 39 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 116

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (39-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/8/2026Senate

  6. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/19/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    3/18/2026House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/17/2026House

  9. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/16/2026House

  10. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026House

  11. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/14/2026House

  12. Pre-filed

    9/26/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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