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MD HB460

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Morgan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits standing in a roadway, median divider, or intersection in St. Mary's 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, causing them to take evasive action to avoid physical contact
  • Also defines "aggressive manner" to include using violent or threatening gestures toward an individual
  • Creates a new standalone section (21-507.1) specific to St. Mary's County rather than adding the county to the existing blanket prohibition that applies to Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Harford, and Washington counties
  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

St. Mary's County - Vehicle Laws - Prohibition on Roadway Solicitations

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

4/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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