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MarylandSB 03662026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment

Sponsored By: Jeff Waldstreicher (Democratic)

Became Law

Vehicle Laws - Licensing and RegulationCertificationsContracts -see also- ProcurementData -see also- Census; DemographicsDisclosureDrivers' LicensesFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesIndigent PersonsIndustry and ManufacturingMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.Motor Vehicle AdministrationMotor Vehicle EquipmentMotor Vehicle OperationNoticesPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPilot ProgramsPrivacyRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsReportsRules and RegulationsSunsetTechnology -see also- AeroT; BioT; EnergyT; InfoT; MedT; etc

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Certified speed‑limiter installers and reporting

Businesses that install or service intelligent speed assistance devices must meet certification standards set by the Motor Vehicle Administration. Applicants need a signed affidavit from the device manufacturer showing the provider is trained and competent. Approved providers must report at least every 30 days on individuals required to use the devices. Approved providers are treated as manufacturer representatives, and serving notice on a provider counts as serving the manufacturer.

One-year speed limiter for risky drivers

If you rack up enough points to face a suspension or revocation for speeding, reckless driving, or racing, you must join a one-year intelligent speed assistance program. The Motor Vehicle Administration changes a suspension to a restricted license that requires a speed‑limiting device for the full year. If your license was revoked, it is reinstated with the same device requirement while you participate. If you break program rules or fail to finish, your license is suspended until you complete it; after removal, you may reenter after 10 days but must add 3 more months to your time. The suspension or revocation notice must tell you about the program and how to join.

Strong privacy limits on program data

Program data can be shared only by court order, when State law requires it, with the Department or a court handling a participant’s violation, or for research if anonymized. Data can be kept only to check compliance or improve the program and must be destroyed within 30 days of collection. The Administration and its vendors may not sell or license access to the data.

Program fee with indigent waiver

The Motor Vehicle Administration charges a fee to take part in the program that covers program costs. You must pay this fee to participate. If you are indigent, the Administration waives the fee.

Court lists violations separately on fines

The District Court must list violations under §21-901.1(a)(1), (2), and (3) as separate entries in the Maryland Vehicle Law fine schedule. This changes how the schedule shows these offenses, not the fine amounts.

Pilot timeline, safety rules, and end date

The law takes effect October 1, 2026. The Motor Vehicle Administration must start the pilot by October 1, 2027, and adopt rules, including how to drive safely with the devices. By December 30, 2030, the Administration reports on who was eligible, who participated (including suspensions and revocations), who failed to participate or complete, reentries, and completions through September 30, 2030. The pilot ends June 30, 2031, unless extended.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeff Waldstreicher

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 207 • No: 57

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 99 • No: 33 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 37 • No: 8 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 37 • No: 8

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 34 • No: 8 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 869

    5/31/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (37-8)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Third Reading Passed (37-8)

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (99-33)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {993823/1 Adopted

    4/10/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/9/2026House

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

    3/25/2026House

  10. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/6/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (34-8)

    3/5/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {403921/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/2/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m.

    1/28/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/23/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/31/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2026

    PDF

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