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MD HB1081

MD HB1081
Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act


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Introduced
02/10/2026
In Committee
04/10/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
Passed
05/12/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing the Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service in the Maryland Transit Administration as a governing body with certain authority over the provision of Baltimore Core Transit Service; establishing the Commuter Services Advisory Board to provide certain oversight over and guidance for certain Administration commuter rail and bus services in the State; repealing the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission as an advisory commission for transit in the Baltimore City region; etc.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service within the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to oversee local bus, light rail, metro subway, and paratransit services in the Baltimore area, with specific representation from riders, institutions, and labor unions, and also creates a Commuter Services Advisory Board to provide guidance on the MTA's MARC commuter train service and commuter bus services, while simultaneously repealing the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission, which previously served as an advisory body for transit in the Baltimore region.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 420 (on 05/12/2026)

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