Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB617: City of Frederick - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Authorization
Status: In committee, April 9, 2026
Authorizing the use of noise abatement monitoring systems in the City of Frederick to enforce certain motor vehicle noise requirements.
What the bill says
An act concerning City of Frederick - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Authorization FOR the purpose of authorizing the use of noise abatement monitoring systems in the City of Frederick to enforce certain motor vehicle noise requirements; and generally relating to the use of noise abatement monitoring systems. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Transportation Section 22-612 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
From the engrossed text, April 3, 2026:
AN ACT concerning City of Frederick - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Authorization FOR the purpose of authorizing the use of noise abatement monitoring systems in the City of Frederick to enforce certain motor vehicle noise requirements; and generally relating to the use of noise abatement monitoring systems. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Transportation Section 22-612 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 22-612. (a) This section applies only in Montgomery County, [and] Prince George's County, AND THE CITY OF FREDERICK. (b) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. Underlining indicates amendments to bill. Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by amendment. *hb0617* HOUSE BILL (2) "Agency" means a [county] law enforcement agency OF A LOCAL JURISDICTION that is authorized to issue a citation for a violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of local traffic laws or regulations. (3) "LOCAL JURISDICTION" MEANS MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, OR THE CITY OF FREDERICK. (4) "Noise abatement monitoring system" means a mobile or fixed vehicle …
Sponsors
- Kris Fair (D, 3) · primary sponsor
- Ken Kerr (D, HD-003B)
- Karen Simpson (D, 3)
Latest actions
- : Hearing 4/09 at 2:30 p.m.
- : Hearing canceled
- : Hearing 4/09 at 1:30 p.m.
- : Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
- : Referred Rules
- : Third Reading Passed (106-28)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
- : Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- : First Reading Environment and Transportation
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (106-28) (April 6, 2026): 106 yea, 28 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB617?
- HB617 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): City of Frederick - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Authorization.
- What does HB617 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning City of Frederick - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Authorization FOR the purpose of authorizing the use of noise abatement monitoring systems in the City of Frederick to enforce certain motor vehicle noise requirements; and generally relating to the use of noise abatement monitoring systems. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Transportation Section 22-612 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
- What is the status of HB617?
- In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 4/09 at 2:30 p.m. (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB617?
- Kris Fair (D, 3), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB617?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0617?ys=2026RS
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