Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB0577 — Vehicle Laws - Towing of Vehicles from Parking Lots - Civil Action for Nonpayment

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Authorizing a person in possession of a towed vehicle to require the owner of the vehicle to present a valid government-issued photo identification card before retaking possession of the vehicle without payment; authorizing a tower to bring a civil action against a vehicle owner who withholds payment for retaking the vehicle; etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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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 SB0577 do?
Authorizing a person in possession of a towed vehicle to require the owner of the vehicle to present a valid government-issued photo identification card before retaking possession of the vehicle without payment; authorizing a tower to bring a civil action against a vehicle owner who withholds payment for retaking the vehicle; etc.
Who sponsors SB0577?
SB0577 is sponsored by Senator Mary-Dulany James (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0577?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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