MD SB275 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-01-20 - Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 19 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-01-20 - Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Increasing from four to five the number of dealer licenses available for certain manufacturers or distributors that deal only in electric or nonfossil-fuel burning vehicles; and providing that one of the licenses may be issued only for the operation of a dealership in the City of Bowie.
Title
Vehicle Laws - Electric Vehicle Dealer Licenses - City of Bowie
Sponsors
| Sen. Ron Watson [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Senate | Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m. |
| 2026-01-19 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
HB869 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-04 - First Reading Environment and Transportation
Subjects
Commerce and Business
Electric Motor Vehicles
Licenses
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salespeople
Municipal Corporations
Rules and Regulations
Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Regulation
Electric Motor Vehicles
Licenses
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salespeople
Municipal Corporations
Rules and Regulations
Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Regulation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 15 | 305 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0275?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0275f.pdf |
