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MarylandHB 05912026 Regular SessionHouse

Wicomico County - Highway Pedestrian Safety Act

Sponsored By: Barry Beauchamp (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadCitationsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.HighwaysIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.Law Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNoticesPedestriansSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySigns and BillboardsTraffic RegulationWicomico County

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Wicomico: No standing on posted dangerous roads

In Wicomico County, you cannot stand in a road, shoulder, median, or intersection that is labeled "inherently dangerous." "Inherently dangerous" means a serious risk of injury that ordinary care cannot avoid. The county or a town sets these spots after consulting the State Highway Administration. Police can ticket you only if signs are posted that say standing is banned, and the signs follow the state manual. On state highways, the State Highway Administration must approve the signs. Beginning June 1, 2026, this rule applies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Barry Beauchamp

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Christopher T. Adams

    Republican • House

  • Steven J. Arentz

    Republican • House

  • Wayne A. Hartman

    Republican • House

  • Thomas S. Hutchinson

    Republican • House

  • Sheree Sample-Hughes

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 174 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 781

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/23/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    3/20/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {473627/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/19/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026House

  13. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/28/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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