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MD HB591

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Barry Beauchamp

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits standing in roadways, shoulders, median dividers, or intersections in Wicomico County that have been designated as "inherently dangerous" by the county or municipal corporations

  • Defines "inherently dangerous" as posing a serious risk of injury to pedestrians, vehicle occupants, or others that cannot be mitigated with ordinary care

  • Requires consultation with the State Highway Administration before designating any state roadway, shoulder, median divider, or intersection as inherently dangerous

  • Prohibits police from issuing citations unless appropriate warning signs are installed at the designated location in accordance with State Highway Administration traffic control device specifications

  • Takes effect June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Wicomico County - Highway Pedestrian Safety Act

Counties

Last Action

Returned Passed

4/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/23/2026
Environment and Transportation1/28/2026

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