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MarylandSB 00542025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Motor Vehicles - Specially Designed Vintage Reproduction Registration Plates

Sponsored By: William G. Folden (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Licensing and RegulationFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHistorical Matters -see also- Archives; Monumts; Museum; etcLicense Plates -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.Motor Vehicle AdministrationMotor Vehicle RegistrationTime

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Bill Overview

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Maryland drivers keep access to vintage plates

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration must keep offering vintage reproduction plates, ending the one-year sales limit. The plates must resemble Maryland’s 1910 design, with black letters on a yellow background. Eligible vehicles are Class A passenger vehicles, Class L historic vehicles, Class M multipurpose vehicles, and Class N street rods. Class E trucks also qualify if the manufacturer’s rated capacity is 1 ton or less. Owners can apply, as can lessees whose leases do not serve as loan security. Directors, officers, employees, and partners of businesses that own eligible vehicles can also apply.

Maryland vintage plate owners pay extra fees

Beginning October 1, 2025, owners pay $100 when a vintage reproduction plate is first issued. They also pay $25 each time it is renewed. These charges are added to the regular annual registration fee. The fees cover Motor Vehicle Administration costs and are credited to the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account for distribution under state law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William G. Folden

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 182 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 140 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/21/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 492

    5/13/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (140-0)

    4/7/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/3/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/17/2025House

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

    1/22/2025House

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    1/21/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    1/16/2025Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    1/16/2025Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    1/15/2025Senate

  12. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/8/2025Senate

  13. Hearing 1/09 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/2/2025Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    10/17/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    1/16/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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