MD HB23 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-19 - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-19 - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting the Motor Vehicle Administration from requiring a parent or legal guardian of a minor at least 15 years of age to cosign or be present at the time of submission of the minor's application for an identification card; and requiring the Administration to adopt regulations establishing acceptable forms of documentation establishing proof of residency that a minor at least 15 years of age may use in an application for an identification card.
Title
Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards - Issuance to Minors
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | House | Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
| 2025-10-29 | House | Pre-filed |
Subjects
Courts
Health Insurance
Identification
Minors
Motor Vehicle Administration
Parents and Guardians
Private Schools
Public Schools
Records
Residency
Rules and Regulations
Social Services
Transportation - Generally
Youth (10-21)
Health Insurance
Identification
Minors
Motor Vehicle Administration
Parents and Guardians
Private Schools
Public Schools
Records
Residency
Rules and Regulations
Social Services
Transportation - Generally
Youth (10-21)
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 12 | 301 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0023?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0023f.pdf |
