MD HB1353

Maryland Department of Health prohibited from collecting fees for vital records (birth certificates, death certificates, marriage/divorce records) issued to homeless individuals, limited to one free copy per transaction

Vehicles owned and personally used by homeless individuals exempt from vehicle registration fees

Unaccompanied homeless youth under age 19 with a learner's permit may take driver's license examinations after 3 months (instead of 9 months required for other applicants under 19)

Motor Vehicle Administration prohibited from charging driver's license fees to homeless individuals, except for duplicate license fees

Homeless individuals exempt from mandatory vehicle emissions inspections; proof of homelessness requires signed statement from a Maryland homeless services provider affirming status and providing a mailing address