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

Summary

The bill lets the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration take possession of registration cards or plates issued by another state when a person has lived in Maryland for more than 60 days and is using them. It also prohibits title service agents from selling or offering out‑of‑state registrations to Maryland residents. The measure adds enforcement steps, fines and possible vehicle immobilization for non‑compliance.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 12, 2026

History

1. Mar 12, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
2. Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4. Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
5. Mar 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
6. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
7. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation
8. Sep 4, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Addison · sponsor
• Allen
• Behler
• Boyce
• Foley
• Fraser-Hidalgo
• Guyton
• Holmes
• Lewis
• Odom
• Stein
• Ziegler

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