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MD SB119

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Salling

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Maryland Transportation Authority to name the replacement bridge for the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge as the "Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge" upon completion
  • Updates references in Maryland Transportation Code to change "Francis Scott Key Bridge" to "Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge" in sections governing transportation facilities and gaming vessel regulations
  • Maryland Transportation Authority must notify the Department of Legislative Services within 5 days after the new bridge opens to vehicle traffic
  • The naming provisions become null and void if the bridge does not open by December 31, 2030
  • Effective date is October 1, 2025, with the name change contingent on bridge completion

Legislative Description

Maryland Transportation Authority - Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge - Naming

Names

Last Action

Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.

1/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance1/10/2025
Judicial Proceedings1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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