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MarylandHB 04362025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Vehicle Laws - Medical Exemption for Enhanced Tinted Windows - Time Limitation

Sponsored By: Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Equipment and InspectionsVehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadCertificationsMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.Motor Vehicle Operation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

No tint exemption renewals for permanent conditions

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland medical certifications for darker vehicle windows last indefinitely for owners with permanent qualifying conditions. A Maryland-licensed doctor must certify the owner's medical need for sun protection and determine that the condition is permanent. The exemption allows window tint that lets through less than 35% of light. For other qualifying conditions, the doctor sets the certification period, up to 2 years. Keep the written certification in the vehicle when police stop it.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jackie Addison

    Democratic • House

  • Jessica Feldmark

    Democratic • House

  • Thomas S. Hutchinson

    Republican • House

  • Aaron M. Kaufman

    Democratic • House

  • Kenneth Kerr

    Democratic • House

  • Samuel I. Rosenberg

    Democratic • House

  • Malcolm P. Ruff

    Democratic • House

  • Dana Stein

    Democratic • House

  • Deni Taveras

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 181 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/6/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 452

    5/13/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/2/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/2/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/27/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/27/2025Senate

  6. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/7/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    3/6/2025House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/4/2025House

  9. Favorable with Amendments {713722/1 Adopted

    3/4/2025House

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/3/2025House

  11. Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/20/2025House

  12. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/16/2025

    PDF

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