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MD HB212

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jackie Addison

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Motor Vehicle Administration may seize registration cards and plates from out-of-state vehicles driven by Maryland residents who have lived in the state for more than 60 days without registering their vehicle

  • MVA Administrator may enter reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions to enforce traffic control signal and speed monitoring system violations, including authority to refuse vehicle registration for outstanding violations

  • Title service agents are prohibited from selling or offering out-of-state vehicle registrations to Maryland residents

  • Maryland residents with improperly registered out-of-state vehicles receive a 60-day warning to register in Maryland or prove exemption, followed by $7 per day civil fines for up to 60 additional days if non-compliant

  • After 120 days of non-compliance, the county attorney may bring civil action to immobilize the vehicle through towing, impoundment, or booting, and the Administration shall suspend the owner's driver's license until compliance

Legislative Description

Vehicle Laws - Out-of-State Vehicles - Improper Registration

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Referred Judicial Proceedings

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/12/2026
Environment and Transportation1/14/2026

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