MD HB1144

Persons alleged to have committed assault or intentional bodily injury against transit operators or passengers may be prohibited from using Maryland Transit Administration services and stations, under guidelines and appeals process established by MTA

"Public transit operator" includes bus drivers, train operators, station agents, conductors, and station attendants employed by MTA or contracted transit providers

MTA must convene a workgroup by June 1, 2025 with WMATA, the Joint Safety Committee, and union representatives to create a rider code of conduct and comprehensive internal safety program

Criminal conviction is not required as a prerequisite for a transit ban; persons with disabilities whose assault was disability-related may use transit if accompanied by a caregiver

Workgroup must report findings to the Maryland Transit Administrator and legislative committees by October 1, 2025; if MTA adopts the code of conduct and safety program, the statutory ban provisions are automatically abrogated