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MarylandHB 02532026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Vehicle Laws - Heavy Weight Port Corridor Permits - Regulations

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Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - MiscellaneousCommercial VehiclesFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHighwaysPermits -see also- Building PermitsPortsRules and RegulationsShipping -see also- Delivery ServicesTransportation, Department ofTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcTrucksWeights and Measures

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Special heavy weight permits for port truckers

Beginning June 1, 2026, Maryland issues special permits for trucks moving sealed seagoing containers with international freight on semitrailers. The permit treats the cargo as an indivisible load and allows up to 100,000 pounds gross weight. Trucks must meet axle count, axle weight, and axle spacing rules, follow a permit-set speed, and travel only during set hours. Travel is limited to the exact route on a designated heavy weight port corridor between Seagirt Marine Terminal and a Secretary‑approved destination, with no detours. The Secretary sets the routes, destinations, weight rules, and permit fees by regulation.

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 • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 120

    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

    3/13/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    3/12/2026House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026House

  9. Favorable with Amendments {943320/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/9/2026House

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

    1/19/2026House

  12. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/14/2026House

  13. Pre-filed

    9/29/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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