HB 544·MD·house
Vehicle Laws - Cannabis Use in Motor Vehicle With Minor Occupant - Prohibition
FailedFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: R. Long
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Hearing (House)
Feb 11, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal to smoke, vape, or consume cannabis inside the passenger compartment of any motor vehicle that has a minor aboard. Anyone who does so would be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The prohibition would become law on October 1, 2026.
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- Judiciary — Bill HearingJudiciary · Feb 11, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
Sponsors
- R. Long · sponsor
- Arentz
- Beauchamp
- Ghrist
- Hutchinson
- Jacobs
- Mangione
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