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Read. Follow. Verify.Maryland exempts certain former historic vehicles from emissions inspection requirements
Last action · March 9, 2026: Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.Sponsor: Johnny Mautz
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What This Bill Would Do
Senate Bill 912 exempts a motor vehicle from mandatory vehicle emissions inspections if it was registered as a before July 1, 2025, and lost that status solely due to the definition change enacted by Chapter 604 of the Acts of 2025.
- Chapter 604 of the Acts of 2025 previously altered the legal definition of a historic motor vehicle in Maryland. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
owners of motor vehicles formerly registered as historic motor vehicles
Vehicle owners receive an exemption from mandatory emissions inspections upon submitting a certification form.
Administration
The Administration is required to provide certification forms and is authorized to adopt implementing regulations.
Key Facts
- A motor vehicle is exempt from mandatory emissions inspections if it was registered as a historic motor vehicle under § 13-936 of the Transportation Article before July 1, 2025.
- To qualify for the exemption, the owner of the motor vehicle must certify that the vehicle was registered as a historic motor vehicle before July 1, 2025.
- The required certification must be made on a form provided by the Motor Vehicle Administration.
- The Administrator is authorized to adopt regulations necessary to administer or enforce the provisions of the section.
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- This Act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 9, 2026SenateHearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.
- Mar 9, 2026SenateHearing canceled
- Feb 12, 2026SenateHearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings
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Legislative Adjustment to Previous Act
The bill directly amends exemptions to resolve administrative impacts caused by Chapter 604 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2025.
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0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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