HB 1295 — Maryland

Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Establishing certain standards and requirements for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on highways in the State; and establishing that certain data collected by fully autonomous vehicles is subject to the Online Data Privacy Act.

Latest action: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 13, 2026

In committeeAccidentsAdministrative AgenciesAppealsCertificationsCountiesDataDisabilitiesEmergency ServicesEvidenceFeesFor-Hire DrivingHearingsLaw EnforcementLaws and OrdinancesLicensesMotor Vehicle AdministrationMotor Vehicle Dealers and SalespeopleMotor Vehicle InsuranceMotor Vehicle OperationMotor Vehicle RegistrationMotor VehiclesMunicipal CorporationsNoticesPersonal Identifying InformationPrivacyRecordsReportsRevenue and TaxesRidesharing and CarsharingRules and RegulationsTitlesVehicle Laws - Rules of the Road

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Environment and Transportation (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Environment and Transportation
Feb 12, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Natalie Ziegler, Nick Allen, Steve Arentz, Regina Boyce, Jessica Feldmark, Diana Fennell, Cathi Forbes, Terri Hill, Kevin Hornberger, Steve Johnson, Aaron Kaufman, Ric Metzgar, Todd Morgan, Andrew Pruski, Emily Shetty, Stephanie Smith, Ryan Spiegel, Chao Wu

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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