Bill > HB1533

This bill modifies the Maryland Transportation Code to allow the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to share digital photographic images and signatures with the Special Investigations Unit of the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development. Currently, the MVA is restricted from permitting public inspection of digital images and signatures, with exceptions for specific entities like courts, criminal justice agencies, and driver license authorities. The bill specifically expands the definition of "criminal justice agency" to include the Special Investigations Unit, thereby enabling them to access an individual's digital photographic image or signature data that is stored by the MVA. This change would provide the Baltimore City housing department's investigative unit with additional tools to potentially verify identity or conduct investigations. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to provide more flexibility for law enforcement and investigative agencies in accessing certain MVA records while maintaining overall restrictions on public access to such personal digital information.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1533?ys=2025RS