# Maryland HB 1295: Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Maryland HB 1295, Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Natalie Ziegler (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-02-13 (Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 1295
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-12
- Last action: 2026-02-13, Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- Sponsor: Natalie Ziegler (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Subjects: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road, Accidents, Administrative Agencies, Appeals -see also- Judicial Review, Certifications, Counties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc., Data -see also- Census; Demographics, Disabilities, Emergency Services -see also- Ambul; Emergencies; etc., Evidence, Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & Taxes, For-Hire Driving -see also- Taxicabs, Hearings, Law Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State Police, Laws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform Laws, Licenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; Permits, Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc., Motor Vehicle Administration, Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salespeople, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Motor Vehicle Operation, Motor Vehicle Registration, Municipal Corporations -see also- Annap; Balt, Notices, Personal Identifying Information, Privacy, Records -see also- Land Records; Vital Records, Reports, Revenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax), Ridesharing and Carsharing, Rules and Regulations, Titles -see also- Deeds
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Natalie Ziegler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nick Allen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Steven J. Arentz (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Regina T. Boyce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Diana M. Fennell (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Catherine M. Forbes (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terri L. Hill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Aaron M. Kaufman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ric Metzgar (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Andrew C. Pruski (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Steve Johnson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Emily Shetty (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Stephanie Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Todd B. Morgan (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Chao Wu (Democratic), House

## Actions (2)

- 2026-02-13: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-12: First Reading Environment and Transportation (House)

## Bill text

- First Reading, 2026-02-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1295f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1295f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB1295-2026RS (as of 2026-10-12).