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MD SB68

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Charles

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Motor Vehicle Administration must include at least 5 motorcycle safety awareness questions in the driver's license examination question pool, with at least 1 appearing on each exam
  • Required question topics include motorcycle visibility, proper lane positioning around motorcycles, safe following distances, and crash prevention
  • Named the "D. Torch Road Safety Act" in honor of Donnell "Torch" Floyd Jr.
  • Amends Section 16-110 of the Maryland Transportation Article
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Driver's Licenses - Driver Skills Examination - Motorcycle Safety Awareness

Motor Vehicle Administration

Last Action

Referred Environment and Transportation

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation2/27/2026
Judicial Proceedings1/14/2026

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