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MD HB475

MD HB475
Transportation Equality for Service Members Act


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Introduced
01/20/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
Passed
04/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services; altering the rule of interpretation for "veteran"; and altering the application of certain provisions of law governing transportation to apply to all uniformed services, rather than only certain uniformed services.

AI Summary

This bill updates Maryland's state laws to create a more comprehensive and inclusive definition of military-related terms such as "veteran," "active duty," "service member," and "uniformed services" across multiple sections of state code. The bill expands the definition of these terms to include a broader range of military personnel, specifically referencing the definitions found in federal statutes like 37 U.S.C. § 101 and 38 U.S.C. § 101. Key changes include broadening the definition of "veteran" to remove specific limitations on which military corps are included and replacing narrow descriptions with standardized federal definitions. The bill also updates various transportation-related provisions to apply to all uniformed services rather than just the traditional armed forces, which means members of the Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other service branches will now be consistently covered under state transportation regulations. These changes aim to ensure more equitable treatment and benefits for a wider range of military service members and veterans across different state government programs. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, providing ample time for state agencies to implement the new definitions and regulations.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 263 (on 05/06/2025)

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