MD HB601

Adds the City of Gaithersburg and the City of Rockville to Maryland's existing stop sign monitoring system pilot program, which already includes Prince George's County, certain Baltimore City school zones, and the City of Takoma Park

Authorizes automated cameras to capture images of vehicles failing to come to a complete stop at stop signs in school zones, with civil penalties capped at $40 per violation

Requires local authorization by the governing body through local law after public notice and hearing before systems can be deployed

Mandates both cities report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2028 on system usage, citations issued, costs, revenue, and effectiveness in reducing violations and pedestrian injuries

Takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically expires on June 30, 2029 (3-year pilot program)