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MD HB1520

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dana Stein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes up to five of the highest-ranking officers of Hatzalah of Baltimore to equip their privately owned vehicles with red or red and white lights or signal devices

  • Lights may only be displayed while en route to or at the scene of an emergency

  • Applies specifically to the nonprofit volunteer emergency medical organization operating under Hatzalah of Baltimore's commercial ambulance service license in Baltimore County and Baltimore City

  • Amends Section 22-218 of the Maryland Transportation Article to add this authorization to the existing list of permitted emergency lighting exceptions

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Baltimore County and Baltimore City - Vehicle Laws - Lighting on Privately Owned Vehicles

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation3/24/2025
Rules and Executive Nominations2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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