Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB45: Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts
Status: In committee, April 13, 2026
Applying statewide certain provisions of law authorizing the use of speed monitoring systems in certain residential districts; etc.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts FOR the purpose of applying statewide certain provisions of law authorizing the use of speed monitoring systems in certain residential districts; and generally relating to speed monitoring systems in residential districts…
From the introduced text, January 10, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts FOR the purpose of applying statewide certain provisions of law authorizing the use of speed monitoring systems in certain residential districts; and generally relating to speed monitoring systems in residential districts. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Transportation Section 21-101(a) and (s) and 21-809(a)(1) and (9) and (b)(1)(i) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Transportation Section 21-809(b)(1)(vi) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Transportation 21-101. (a) In this title and Title 25 of this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (s) "Residential district" means an area that: EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *sb0045* SENATE BILL (1) Is not a business district; and (2) Adjoins and includes a highway where the property along the highway, for a distance of at least 300 feet, is improved mainly with residences or residences and buildings used for business. 21-809. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (9) "Speed monitoring …
Sponsors
- Benjamin Brooks (D, 10) · primary sponsor
- Michael Jackson (D, SD-027)
- Jim Rosapepe (D, SD-021)
Latest actions
- : Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- : First Reading Judicial Proceedings
- : Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Pre-filed
Common questions
- What is SB45?
- SB45 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts.
- What does SB45 do?
- In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts FOR the purpose of applying statewide certain provisions of law authorizing the use of speed monitoring systems in certain residential districts; and generally relating to speed monitoring systems in residential districts…
- What is the status of SB45?
- In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB45?
- Benjamin Brooks (D, 10), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB45?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0045?ys=2026RS
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