MD SB577 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-05 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-05 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a person in possession of a towed vehicle to require the owner of the vehicle to present a valid government-issued photo identification card before retaking possession of the vehicle without payment; authorizing a tower to bring a civil action against a vehicle owner who withholds payment for retaking the vehicle; etc.
Title
Vehicle Laws - Towing of Vehicles from Parking Lots - Civil Action for Nonpayment
Sponsors
| Sen. Mary James [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Subjects
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions
Court Costs
Credit
Damages
Identification
Parking
Towing
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Civil Actions
Court Costs
Credit
Damages
Identification
Parking
Towing
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 21 | 10A-01 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Transportation | 21 | 10A-05 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0577?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0577f.pdf |
