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MD SB1030

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dalya Attar

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes up to five of the highest-ranking officers in nonprofit volunteer emergency medical organizations operating under Hatzalah of Baltimore's commercial ambulance service license to equip their privately owned vehicles with red or red and white emergency lights

  • Applies specifically to volunteer EMS organizations located in Baltimore County or Baltimore City

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

  • Amends Section 22-218 of the Maryland Transportation Article by adding a new exception to the general prohibition on unauthorized emergency lighting devices

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 562

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation3/24/2025
Rules and Executive Nominations3/17/2025
Judicial Proceedings2/21/2025
Rules2/19/2025

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