Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations
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Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering provisions related to the rates the Department of State Police sets for towing companies involved in police-initiated towing of motor vehicles to include the towing and recovery of light-duty vehicles; defining "light-duty towing" as towing and recovery of a vehicle including trailers or semitrailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; and altering the duties of the Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police-Initiated Towing and Recovery.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 5, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 17, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
House Bills Amended in the Senate No. 5House · 2026-03-24 · Voting Yea 131, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 5, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.35Senate · 2026-03-21 · Voting Yea 41, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 3, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.12House · 2026-02-20 · Voting Yea 136, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 527 (as of Sep 4, 2026).