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MarylandHB 12832025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Charles County - Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles - Regulation and Enforcement

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Licensing and RegulationVehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadAge -see also- Age of Maj; Children; Elderly; Inf&Tod.; etcCharles CountyFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHighwaysMotor Vehicle OperationMotor Vehicle RegistrationPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySports and RecreationTraffic Regulation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Charles County gains off-road vehicle rule powers

Beginning October 1, 2025, Charles County can set operating rules and age limits for off-highway recreational vehicles. It can also require county registration and charge a registration fee. The state law sets no fee amount or age limit; those choices depend on county action. The county can authorize impoundment of vehicles tied to alleged violations of Transportation Article Title 21, Subtitle 9, or Criminal Law Article § 6-404 or § 6-405. The law does not require impoundment in every case.

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: 174 • No: 9

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 9 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 583

    5/13/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/2/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/2/2025Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    3/26/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    3/26/2025Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/26/2025Senate

  7. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/17/2025Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (128-9)

    3/17/2025House

  9. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/15/2025House

  10. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/15/2025House

  11. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/2/2025House

  12. Hearing canceled

    3/2/2025House

  13. Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/24/2025House

  14. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    2/7/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/15/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/7/2025

    PDF

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