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MD HB1032

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Caylin Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Baltimore City and Montgomery County to use stop sign monitoring systems in school zones, expanding a pilot program previously limited to Prince George's County, if approved by local law after public hearing

  • Civil penalty for violations captured by the monitoring systems cannot exceed $40, and citations must be mailed within 2 weeks of the alleged violation

  • Violations are not considered moving violations for points assessment, will not appear on driving records, and cannot be used in motor vehicle insurance decisions

  • Requires counties and State Highway Administration to post prominent signage notifying drivers that stop sign monitoring systems are in use

  • Program takes effect July 1, 2025 and automatically terminates on June 30, 2029; Montgomery County and Baltimore City must each submit reports by December 1, 2027 on system effectiveness, costs, revenue, and impact on reducing violations and pedestrian injuries

Legislative Description

Baltimore City and Montgomery County - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization MC 4-25

Notices

Last Action

Third Reading Passed (33-11)

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/17/2025
Environment and Transportation2/3/2025

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