STATE BILLMD HB 212ENGROSSED

Vehicle Laws - Out-of-State Vehicles - Improper Registration

State of Maryland

Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to take possession of certain motor vehicle registration cards and registration plates that were issued by another jurisdiction but is being used or displayed on a motor vehicle by a person who has been a resident of the State for more than 60 days; prohibiting a title service agent from selling or offering for sale a motor vehicle registration issued by another jurisdiction to a resident of this State; altering a certain policy of the State; etc.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 11, 2026
246 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 212 · EngrossedMar 11

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Bill details

Last action
Referred Judicial Proceedings · Mar 12, 2026
Pending committee
Judicial Proceedings

Sponsors

JAJackie AddisonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-045Primary sponsor
NANick AllenRepresentative · Democrat · HD-008
DBDylan BehlerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-030
RBRegina BoyceRepresentative · Democrat · HD-043
LFLinda FoleyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-015
DFDavid Fraser-hidalgoRepresentative · Democrat · HD-015
MGMichele GuytonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-042
MHMarvin HolmesRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023
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RLRobbyn LewisRepresentative · Democrat · HD-046
DODarrell OdomRepresentative · Democrat · HD-027
DSDana SteinRepresentative · Democrat · HD-011
NZNatalie ZieglerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-009

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 12, 2026Referred Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed (114-20)House
Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {753124/1 AdoptedHouse
Mar 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse
Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.House
Jan 14, 2026First Reading Environment and TransportationHouse
Sep 4, 2025Pre-filedHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedMar 11, 2026 · House · 114 yea · 20 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Regulation
  • Civil Actions
  • Civil Offenses
  • Fines
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Motor Vehicle Administration
  • Motor Vehicle Registration
  • Notices
  • Penalties and Sentences
  • Residency
  • State's Attorneys
  • Time
  • Towing
  • Attorneys
  • Counties
  • Drivers' Licenses
  • Interstate Affairs
  • Jurisdiction
  • License Plates
  • permits
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Safety
  • Search and Seizure
  • Titles
  • Traffic Monitoring

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