Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill establishes a Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service and a Commuter Services Advisory Board to guide and review MTA bus, rail, and commuter operations. It also repeals the existing Baltimore Regional Transit Commission, sets new staffing and compensation rules, and adds a constitutional amendment that lets the MTA take property quickly for transit projects. The changes aim to improve coordination, accountability, and the ability to acquire land needed for future transit expansion.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 26, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 420
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 13, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
6. Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
7. Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Mar 19, 2026Referred Finance Budget and Taxation
9. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 18, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
11. Mar 18, 2026Floor Amendment {
12. Mar 17, 2026Motion Special Order until 03/18 (Delegate Mangione) Adopted

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Korman · sponsor
• Allen
• Behler
• Boyce
• Edelson
• Foley
• Guyton
• Healey
• Holmes
• Lewis
• Odom
• Stein
• Ziegler

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