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MD HB320

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barry Beauchamp

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits standing in a roadway, median divider, or intersection in Wicomico County to solicit money or donations from vehicle occupants in an "aggressive manner"

  • Defines "aggressive manner" as intentionally blocking or interfering with safe passage of pedestrians or vehicles, unreasonably causing evasive action to avoid physical contact, or using violent or threatening gestures

  • Creates a new Transportation Article section 21-507.1 specific to Wicomico County, rather than adding to the existing blanket prohibition that applies to Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Harford, and Washington Counties

  • Takes effect June 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Wicomico County - Vehicle Laws - Prohibition on Roadway Solicitations

Highways

Last Action

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation1/10/2025

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