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Read. Follow. Verify.Maryland establishes workgroup to study electric bicycle laws and public safety by January 2028
Last action · March 9, 2026: Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.Sponsor: Mary-Dulany James
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What This Bill Would Do
Maryland establishes the Workgroup to Study State Laws on Electric Bicycles to review rules of the road, injury data, and , requiring a report to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2028.
Creates a temporary multi-agency state commission tasked with evaluating traffic laws and injury statistics related to electric bicycles and other , with findings due in 2028 and an automatic expiration date set for January 1, 2028.
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.
electric bicycle riders
Subject to potential future revisions in state traffic laws and rules of the road resulting from the workgroup's recommendations.
law enforcement agencies
Represented on the workgroup through rural, suburban, and urban appointees to help evaluate traffic safety rules.
Department of Transportation
Required to provide staff support for the workgroup.
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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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Short-lived study duration
The bill explicitly limits the lifespan of the workgroup to exactly 1 year and 6 months, terminating automatically upon submission of its report.
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