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MarylandHB 04502025 Regular SessionHouse

Maryland Transit Administration - Disability Reduced Fare Program - Renewal for Permanently Disabled Individuals

Sponsored By: Michele Guyton (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Transportation - GenerallyAdministrative AgenciesDisabilitiesMass Transit -see also- Buses; RailroadsPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Automatic reduced-fare renewal for permanently disabled riders

Beginning October 1, 2025, the Maryland Transit Administration must automatically renew certification for permanently disabled Disability Reduced Fare Program enrollees. These riders no longer need to renew their certification manually to keep access to reduced fares. The agency must adopt regulations setting up the automatic-renewal process.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michele Guyton

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Attar

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Catherine M. Forbes

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Griffith

    Republican • House

  • Aaron M. Kaufman

    Democratic • House

  • Mary A. Lehman

    Democratic • House

  • April Miller

    Republican • House

  • Cheryl E. Pasteur

    Democratic • House

  • Edith J. Patterson

    Democratic • House

  • Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Ruth

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew J. Schindler

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Spiegel

    Democratic • House

  • Deni Taveras

    Democratic • House

  • Kym Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Sarah Wolek

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/14/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 138 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 560

    5/13/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/4/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/3/2025Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/3/2025Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Finance

    4/3/2025Senate

  7. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/20/2025Senate

  8. Referred Finance

    3/17/2025Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (138-1)

    3/14/2025House

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/14/2025House

  11. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    3/14/2025House

  12. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)

    2/13/2025House

  13. Hearing canceled (Appropriations)

    1/24/2025House

  14. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)

    1/24/2025House

  15. First Reading Appropriations and Environment and Transportation

    1/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/14/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/16/2025

    PDF

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