MD SB155 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle at an intersection who is facing a red signal to enter the intersection to cross the highway in the direction of a pedestrian control "walk" signal displayed for the portion of the highway on which the bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle is traveling; and requiring, before entering an intersection, a person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle to yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian lawfully using the intersection.
Title
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
| 2025-09-24 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB177 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-20 - Referred Judicial Proceedings
Subjects
Bicycles
Equipment
Highways
Pedestrians
Right-of-Way
Traffic Regulation
Transportation
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Equipment
Highways
Pedestrians
Right-of-Way
Traffic Regulation
Transportation
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 21 | 1202 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0155?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0155f.pdf |
