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MD HB450
Maryland Transit Administration - Disability Reduced Fare Program - Renewal for Permanently Disabled Individuals
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Passed
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration to automatically renew the Disability Reduced Fare Program certification of an enrollee who is permanently disabled.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to automatically renew the Disability Reduced Fare Program certification for individuals who are permanently disabled. Currently, participants in this program likely need to periodically re-certify their eligibility, but under this legislation, those with permanent disabilities will have their reduced fare status automatically extended without the need for repeated documentation or application. The bill mandates that the MTA develop specific regulations to implement this automatic renewal process, ensuring a clear and consistent approach to maintaining reduced fare eligibility for permanently disabled transit riders. The new law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, giving the MTA time to develop and implement the necessary administrative procedures to support the automatic renewal system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Michele Guyton (D)*,
Dalya Attar (D),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Cathi Forbes (D),
Mike Griffith (R),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Matthew Schindler (D),
Ryan Spiegel (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Sarah Wolek (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 560 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0450?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/Chapters_noln/CH_560_hb0450t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0450_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0450t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0450_ent.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0450_app.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0450f.pdf |
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