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Maryland General Assembly · SB0698 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 667 (Chapter 667)

Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces

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Became law
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Officially: “Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Prohibiting a person from operating or towing a vehicle subject to certain exceptions without making reasonable efforts to remove from exposed vehicle surfaces accumulated snow and ice; and prohibiting a person from committing a violation of the Act that contributes to an accident resulting in property damage or the death of or serious bodily injury to another person.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Mar 4, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 2, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 23, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator McCray
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 667 (as of Aug 30, 2026).