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MarylandSB 00382026 Regular SessionSenate

Vehicle Laws - Ignition Interlock System Program - Required Participation

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadDrivers' LicensesDrunk and Drugged DrivingMinors -see also- Age of Majority; YouthMotor Vehicle Equipment

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Mandatory interlocks for some drivers

Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland runs an ignition interlock program. You can join if your license is suspended for driving while impaired by drugs or by drugs and alcohol, you have related points, or your license has an alcohol restriction. If a judge orders it, you were under 21 at the time of the drugs-or-drugs-and-alcohol offense, or you violate an alcohol restriction, you must join. If you do not join or do not finish, the MVA suspends your license for 1 year. MVA may change a suspension to let you join and must give a restricted license to a required participant who is otherwise eligible.

New rules for interlock providers

Beginning October 1, 2026, interlock service businesses must meet new rules. To be approved, a provider must send device reports to the MVA at least every 30 days. Each application must include a manufacturer-signed affidavit showing the provider is trained and competent. Approved providers are treated as the maker’s authorized agents, and legal notice to a provider counts as notice to the manufacturer.

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: 160 • No: 0

House vote • 4/3/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 116 • No: 0 • Other: 12

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 81

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/6/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (116-0)

    4/3/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/2/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/2/2026House

  6. Referred Judiciary

    3/13/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/9/2026Senate

  11. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/14/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.

    1/13/2026Senate

  13. Pre-filed

    9/26/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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