Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB1338 — Motor Vehicles - Driver's Licenses - Eligibility

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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Summary

Altering the eligibility standards and requirements for the issuance of provisional driver's licenses and original driver's licenses.

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 · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1338 do?
Altering the eligibility standards and requirements for the issuance of provisional driver's licenses and original driver's licenses.
Who sponsors HB1338?
HB1338 is sponsored by Delegate Sheila Ruth (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1338?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB1338?
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