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SB 913MARYLANDSession 2026State Billfiled

Maryland allows out-of-state physicians to issue medical window-tint exemptions and removes expiration limits

Original title: Motor Vehicles - Enhanced Tinted Windows - Medical Exemption

Last action · March 9, 2026: Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.Sponsor: Johnny Mautz

Companion · HB 1507same policy, House version

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What This Bill Would Do

Maryland allows out-of-state physicians licensed to practice medicine to issue medical exemption certifications for enhanced window tinting on motor vehicles, effective October 1, 2026. The legislation also repeals the prior two-year and indefinite time limits previously applicable to these medical certifications.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Motor vehicle owners requiring sun protection for medical reasons

Directly affected

Licensed physicians practicing out of state

Out-of-state physicians are newly authorized to issue valid medical exemption certifications for vehicle window tinting in Maryland.

Key Facts

Out-of-state physicians licensed to practice medicine are authorized to issue written certifications for medical exemptions from motor vehicle window tint light transmittance requirements.
The statutory time limits previously applicable to medical exemption certifications for enhanced tinted windows are repealed.
Vehicle owners must keep the written certification in the vehicle at the time of a police stop to remain exempt from tint rules.
The legislation takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an out-of-state doctor approve a medical tint exemption for a Maryland-registered vehicle?

Yes. The bill authorizes any physician licensed to practice medicine outside of Maryland to issue a certification for a medical exemption for enhanced tinted windows.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

Procedural history

4 actions

Mar 9, 2026Senate
Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.
Mar 9, 2026Senate
Hearing canceled
Feb 12, 2026Senate
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
First Reading Judicial Proceedings

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Connected Entities

Department of State Police, Maryland, Automotive Safety Enforcement Division of the Department of State Police

OrganizationDepartment of State Police“Parent department of the Automotive Safety Enforcement Division.”Map →

locationMaryland“Jurisdiction where the transportation laws are amended.”Map →

OrganizationAutomotive Safety Enforcement Division of the Department of State Police“Responsible for requiring the manner and format of written certification for med”Map →

Sources

Open source document

mgaleg.maryland.gov

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