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MD SB743

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary James

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Workgroup to Study State Laws on Electric Bicycles consisting of 9 members, including legislators, state agency representatives, county and municipal representatives, and three law enforcement representatives (rural, suburban, and urban) appointed by the Governor

  • Workgroup must review current state rules of the road for electric bicycles and recommend revisions to improve public safety

  • Workgroup must examine academic studies and government data on injury rates and safety concerns affecting e-bike riders, other vehicle operators, and pedestrians

  • Workgroup must consider the role of other micro-mobility devices with respect to public safety

  • Report due to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2028; the Act takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on January 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Workgroup to Study State Laws on Electric Bicycles - Establishment

Safety

Last Action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings2/6/2026

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