MD HB938

Authorizes Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis to use crosswalk monitoring systems to enforce pedestrian right-of-way laws, if approved by local governing bodies after public hearing

Civil penalty for failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks shall not exceed $40; violations are not moving violations, do not result in points on driving records, and cannot affect motor vehicle insurance rates

Requires prominent signage on highways notifying drivers that crosswalk monitoring systems are in use, and agencies must publish notice before deploying systems

Contractors operating or administering the monitoring systems may not be compensated on a per-ticket basis tied to the number of citations issued or paid

Act takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2031; joint report on system effectiveness required from Anne Arundel County Council and Annapolis City Council by December 1, 2027