Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 13 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB1295 — Vehicle Laws - Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    1 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (170)

170 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1295 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB1295?
HB1295 is sponsored by Delegate Natalie Ziegler (Democrat), Delegate Nick Allen (Democrat), Delegate Steven J. Arentz (Republican), Delegate Regina T. Boyce (Democrat), Delegate Jessica Feldmark (Democrat), Delegate Diana M. Fennell (Democrat), Delegate Catherine M. Forbes (Democrat), Delegate Terri L. Hill (Democrat), Delegate Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican), Johnson, S., Delegate Aaron M. Kaufman (Democrat), Delegate Ric Metzgar (Republican), Morgan, T., Delegate Andrew C. Pruski (Democrat), Delegate Emily Shetty (Democrat), Delegate Stephanie Smith (Democrat), Delegate Ryan Spiegel (Democrat), and Delegate Chao Wu (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1295?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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