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MarylandSB 10282025 Regular SessionSenate

Natural Resources - Vessels - Carbon Monoxide Warning Labels (Matthew's Law)

Sponsored By: Dawn Gile (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources - GenerallyBoats and ShipsFuel -see also- CoalHazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnLabelingMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.NamesNatural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Sports and RecreationWater -see also- Coastal Bays; Riv,Str,Lks; Wastewater; etc.

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Bill Overview

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Boat warning labels required without department penalties

Beginning October 1, 2025, covered boats cannot operate on Maryland waters without carbon monoxide warning labels. This covers gasoline-powered motorboats made after July 31, 2007, with cabins, enclosed living spaces, accommodation spaces, swim platforms, or rear lounging areas. Electric-powered boats are excluded. Labels must be easy to see near both the transom (back) and helm (steering area). Maryland's Department of Natural Resources cannot penalize violations, but the labeling rule still applies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dawn Gile

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 220 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/5/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 1 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450

    5/13/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/5/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/5/2025Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/5/2025Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (134-1)

    4/3/2025House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2025House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {843921/1 Adopted

    4/3/2025House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/3/2025House

  9. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2025House

  10. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/17/2025House

  11. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/17/2025Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/14/2025Senate

  13. Floor Amendment {673821/1 (Senator Bailey) Adopted

    3/14/2025Senate

  14. Floor Amendment {213820/1 (Senator Bailey) Adopted

    3/14/2025Senate

  15. Favorable with Amendments {933321/1 Adopted

    3/14/2025Senate

  16. Motion Laid Over (Senator Bailey) Adopted

    3/14/2025Senate

  17. Favorable with Amendments {933321/1

    3/14/2025Senate

  18. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/14/2025Senate

  19. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/5/2025Senate

  20. Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/21/2025Senate

  21. First Reading Senate Rules

    2/19/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/5/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/14/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/19/2025

    PDF

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