Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB1344 — Maryland Transit Administration - Locally Operated Transit Systems - Study

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

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Summary

Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration to study the locally operated transit systems throughout the State; requiring the study to include certain information regarding cost shares, ridership, and historical cost increases; requiring the Administration to identify best practices for funding and governance; and requiring the Administration to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.

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 · 2 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1344 do?
Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration to study the locally operated transit systems throughout the State; requiring the study to include certain information regarding cost shares, ridership, and historical cost increases; requiring the Administration to identify best practices for funding and governance; and requiring the Administration to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB1344?
HB1344 is sponsored by Delegate Caylin Young (Democrat), Delegate Nick Allen (Democrat), and Delegate Mark Edelson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1344?
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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