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MD HB1322

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseline Pena-Melnyk

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Gasoline-powered vessels manufactured after July 31, 2007 with accommodation spaces, swim platforms, or aft lounging areas must have carbon monoxide warning labels affixed in conspicuous locations near the transom and helm to operate on Maryland waters
  • The Department of Natural Resources is prohibited from imposing penalties on persons who violate the labeling requirement
  • Adds new Section 8-740.2 to the Natural Resources Article of the Maryland Code
  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Names

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 451

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment3/17/2025
Environment and Transportation2/7/2025

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