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MD HB709
MD HB709Motor Vehicle Administration – Access to Digital Records – Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to make a digital photographic image or signature available to the Special Investigations Unit of the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development or its successor.
AI Summary
This bill amends Maryland law to allow the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to share digital photographs or signatures of individuals with the Special Investigations Unit of the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development, or its successor agency. This change is made by adding this specific unit to the definition of "criminal justice agency" that the MVA is permitted to share such digital records with, alongside other entities like courts and driver license authorities. The bill also specifies an effective date of October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Robbyn Lewis (D)*,
Jackie Addison (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Elizabeth Embry (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Sean Stinnett (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 2/19/2026 ) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0709?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0709_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0709f.pdf |
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