Bill > HB1353

This bill aims to provide relief to homeless individuals by exempting them from certain fees and requirements. Specifically, it prohibits the Maryland Department of Health from charging a fee for a copy of a vital record, which includes official documents like birth or death certificates, when issued to a homeless individual. The bill also exempts vehicles owned by homeless individuals from vehicle registration fees, meaning they will not have to pay to register their cars. Additionally, it modifies the rules for unaccompanied homeless youth under 19 who hold a learner's permit, allowing them to take driver's license examinations sooner under certain conditions, and clarifies that "homeless individual" is defined by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Finally, the bill states that these provisions will take effect on October 1, 2026.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1353?ys=2026RS