MarylandHB 05272025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Maryland Transit Administration - Purple Line - Free Ridership and Promotional Materials and Services

Sponsored By: Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Transportation - GenerallyAdministrative AgenciesAdvertisingBoundariesCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Internet -see also- Internet AccessMass Transit -see also- Buses; RailroadsRules and RegulationsTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Free Purple Line rides for nearby residents

People living within one-quarter mile (0.25 miles) of the Purple Line track get free rides on Purple Line vehicles. Free rides last for the first month after Purple Line service begins. The law takes effect October 1, 2025; that date does not start the free-ride month. The Maryland Transit Administration must create and run the program and adopt rules to carry out the law.

Free promotion for nearby small businesses

Beginning October 1, 2025, the Maryland Transit Administration must provide free promotional materials and services to eligible small businesses. Businesses must be within one-quarter mile (0.25 miles) of the Purple Line track. They must meet the small-business definition in Maryland State Government Article §2–1505.2. Help continues until three months after Purple Line service begins. The Administration must use only available internal resources, including its websites and printing and design services. The law does not require it to buy private advertising or marketing services.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Lorig Charkoudian
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Anne Healey
Democratic • House
Jeffrie E. Long
Democratic • House
Aaron M. Kaufman
Democratic • House
Marc Korman
Democratic • House
Mary A. Lehman
Democratic • House
David Moon
Democratic • House
Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk
Democratic • House
Robbyn Lewis
Democratic • House
Emily Shetty
Democratic • House
Jared Solomon
Democratic • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Jheanelle K. Wilkins
Democratic • House
Sarah Wolek
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 138 • No: 48

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 35 • No: 12

House vote • 3/11/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 103 • No: 36

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494
5/13/2025
Returned Passed
4/4/2025House
Third Reading Passed (35-12)
4/3/2025Senate
Second Reading Passed
4/3/2025Senate
Favorable Adopted
4/3/2025Senate
Favorable Report by Finance
4/3/2025Senate
Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20/2025Senate
Referred Finance
3/12/2025Senate
Third Reading Passed (103-36)
3/11/2025House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/11/2025House
Favorable with Amendments {603922/1 Adopted
3/11/2025House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
3/10/2025House
Hearing 2/14 at 1:30 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) and Hearing canceled (Appropriations)
2/14/2025House
Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) and Hearing canceled (Appropriations)
2/14/2025House
Hearing 2/14 at 1:30 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) and Hearing canceled (Appropriations)
1/29/2025House
Hearing canceled (Appropriations)
1/28/2025House
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
1/24/2025House
First Reading Environment and Transportation and Appropriations
1/22/2025House

Bill Text

Enacted
5/13/2025
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Third Reading
3/11/2025
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First Reading
1/22/2025
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