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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Authorizations and Requirements FOR the purpose of authorizing a person to ride a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area unless prohibited by local ordinance; requiring a person riding a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area or in or through a crosswalk to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian or a person riding on an electric personal assistive mobility device; and generally relating to riding bicycles, play vehicles, and unicycles. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Transportation Section 21-1103(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Transportation Section 21-1103(b) and 21-1202(b) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a person to ride a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area unless prohibited by local ordinance. It requires a person riding a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk, sidewalk area, or in a crosswalk to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and those using electric personal assistive mobility devices. The bill also clarifies that certain traffic laws do not apply to people operating these vehicles on sidewalks and in crosswalks.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/29/2023 ) (on 03/29/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0519?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0519t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0519_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0519f.pdf |
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