Wicomico County - Highway Pedestrian Safety Act
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Wicomico County - Highway Pedestrian Safety Act” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Prohibiting a person in Wicomico County from standing in a roadway, shoulder, median divide, or intersection determined by the county or a municipal corporation in the county in certain manners to be inherently dangerous; and prohibiting a police officer from issuing a citation for a violation of the Act unless appropriate signs have been installed.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 27, 2026
Hearing · Feb 26, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 7, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 12, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 25, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 26, 2026
The numbers
6
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate BeauchampDelegate AdamsDelegate ArentzDelegate HartmanDelegate HutchinsonDelegate Sample-Hughes
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 781 (as of Aug 30, 2026).