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MarylandSB 05252025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Prince George's County - Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law - Video Evidence and Reward Programs

Sponsored By: Nick Charles (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesBudget and Management, Department ofCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Courts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.EvidenceFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLitterPilot ProgramsPrince George's CountyPublic Buildings and Facilities -see also- Stadiums; St HseRefuse Disposal -see also- RecyclingSigns and BillboardsSunsetVideo

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Cash rewards for reporting county dumping

Beginning October 1, 2025, Prince George’s County can create a video-reporting pilot for local dumping and litter violations. Members of the public can submit videos to an enforcement unit with authority over the violation. If the county creates the pilot, videos leading to convictions can earn rewards of up to half the fines actually collected. The pilot authority ends September 30, 2030.

County litter fines support cleanup efforts

Beginning October 1, 2025, covered Prince George’s County fines must support pilot upkeep, litter bins, signs, cleanup, and video-reporting rewards. Allowed uses also include litter-control programs, oversight, and operations by agencies overseeing State property. Agencies overseeing State property must maintain bins at suitable places the public often visits. They must post signs pointing to bins and explaining litter rules, and publicize both the bins and rules. These provisions end September 30, 2030.

Unpaid county dumping fines face collection

Beginning October 1, 2025, Prince George’s County can refer unpaid dumping fines covered by this law for state collection. The county can send the unpaid amount to Maryland’s Central Collection Unit when the person fined does not pay. This authority creates no new fine and ends September 30, 2030.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nick Charles

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Arthur Ellis

    Democratic • Senate

  • Benjamin F. Kramer

    Democratic • Senate

  • C. Anthony Muse

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 221 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181

    4/22/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/3/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/3/2025Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/3/2025Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

    3/31/2025House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/28/2025House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {483523/1 Adopted

    3/28/2025House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/28/2025House

  9. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2025House

  10. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/17/2025House

  11. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    3/17/2025Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/14/2025Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {203925/1 Adopted

    3/14/2025Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/14/2025Senate

  15. Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/28/2025Senate

  16. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/24/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/3/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/14/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/24/2025

    PDF

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