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MarylandSB 00872026 Regular SessionSenate

Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards, Licenses, and Permits - Repeal of Color Photograph Requirement

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Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Licensing and RegulationDrivers' LicensesIdentification -see also- Biometrics; Fingerprinting; DrLicsMotor Vehicle AdministrationPermits -see also- Building PermitsPhotography

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Maryland IDs no longer need color photos

Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland no longer requires color photos on state IDs, noncommercial driver’s licenses (Class A, B, C, or M), and moped permits. A photo is still required and must follow Motor Vehicle Administration rules. This applies to cards and licenses issued or renewed on or after that date. It does not change who can get an ID or license.

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: 178 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 117

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

    4/7/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/3/2026House

  6. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

    2/20/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    2/19/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    2/17/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    2/17/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    2/16/2026Senate

  12. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/14/2026Senate

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

    1/13/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    9/26/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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