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MarylandSB 04712025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Vehicle Laws - Motor Vehicle Administration - 3-Hour Roadway Safety Driving Education Program - Requirements

Sponsored By: Jim Rosapepe (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadCertificationsCurriculumDriver EducationDrivers' LicensesMotor Vehicle AdministrationMotor Vehicle OperationRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

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Maryland repeals driver improvement program rules

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland repeals the statutory driver improvement programs, including the program designed for young drivers. The repeal removes authority under those provisions for the Motor Vehicle Administration or courts to require attendance after moving violations. It also removes the related attendance fees, fee waivers, and provider-approval procedures.

Maryland changes safety training for license applicants

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland replaces its three-hour alcohol and drug course with a three-hour roadway safety course. Certain first-time applicants using the no-permit licensing route must pass this course before getting a license. The course also becomes part of required driver education. Lessons cover signs, signals, pavement markings, dangerous driving, work zones, impaired-driving hazards and penalties, alcohol and drug effects, and driving records and points. The Motor Vehicle Administration can add other road-safety topics and must set rules to certify private course providers. It develops the program with the Behavioral Health Administration. The law also allows licensing without a learner’s permit or waiting period for applicants whose prior licensed driving experience justifies skipping further training. That option also covers people who complete an approved basic motorcycle safety course. The agency can still require a driving test or issue a provisional license.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 176 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 298

    5/6/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    3/31/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    3/31/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/28/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/28/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2025House

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/17/2025House

  8. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    3/17/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/14/2025Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {493720/1 Adopted

    3/14/2025Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/14/2025Senate

  12. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/24/2025Senate

  13. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/23/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/14/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2025

    PDF

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