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MD HB707

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jheanelle Wilkins

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows Maryland residents to voluntarily indicate a nonapparent disability (including developmental and intellectual disabilities) on driver's licenses, identification cards, and moped operator's permits, with the notation appearing at the bottom of the document

  • Motor Vehicle Administration must consult with disability advocacy groups on the notation design, establish public outreach efforts, and notify individuals turning 18 that they may request removal of the notation

  • No fee charged for adding the notation or for issuing a corrected document solely to add it; no proof of disability required from applicants

  • Disability information is protected from disclosure to insurance companies and most other entities without a court order, with exceptions for courts, criminal justice agencies, and the applicant's designated parties

  • Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission must immediately implement training for law enforcement on interactions with individuals displaying the nonapparent disability notation; effective October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Vehicle Laws - Licenses, Identification Cards, and Moped Operator's Permits - Notation of Nonapparent Disability (Eric's ID Law)

Disclosure

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/7/2025
Environment and Transportation1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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