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Maryland General Assembly · HB0248 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 116 (Chapter 116)

Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards, Licenses, and Permits - Repeal of Color Photograph Requirement

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Officially: “Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards, Licenses, and Permits - Repeal of Color Photograph Requirement Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Repealing the requirement that the photograph included on an identification card, a driver's license, or a moped operator's permit issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration be in color.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Environment and Transportation CommitteeTransportationDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 116 (as of Aug 30, 2026).