Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB646: Driver Licensing – Self–Reporting of Medical Conditions
Status: In committee, March 24, 2026
Requiring that a medical provider report or physician referral be the primary factor in the Motor Vehicle Administration's decision on whether to issue, refuse, or suspend a driver's license for driver's license holders or applicants who self-report a diagnosis of certain medical conditions; authorizing the Administration in its discretion to require additional documentation, written statements, or other materials and testing related to a diagnosis disclosed by a licensee or an applicant; etc.
What the bill says
An act concerning Driver Licensing - Self-Reporting of Medical Conditions FOR the purpose of requiring that a medical provider report or physician referral be the primary factor in the Motor Vehicle Administration's decision on whether to issue, refuse, or cancel suspend a driver's license for driver's license holders or applicants who self-report a diagnosis of certain medical conditions, subject to a certain exception…
From the engrossed text, March 19, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Driver Licensing - Self-Reporting of Medical Conditions FOR the purpose of requiring that a medical provider report or physician referral be the primary factor in the Motor Vehicle Administration's decision on whether to issue, refuse, or cancel suspend a driver's license for driver's license holders or applicants who self-report a diagnosis of certain medical conditions, subject to a certain exception; authorizing the Administration in its discretion to require additional documentation, written statements, or other materials related to a diagnosis disclosed by a licensee or an applicant or indicated on forms subsequently submitted to the Administration following disclosure and to require testing of a licensee or an applicant who provides notice of a diagnosis; requiring the Administration to establish an expedited process for the issuance of a learner's instructional permit under certain circumstances to an individual who self-reports a diagnosis; requiring the Administration to examine its current practices for medical case review and report to the General Assembly by a certain date; and generally relating to individuals who self-report a diagnosis of a medical condition to the Motor Vehicle Administration. BY adding to Article - Transportation Section 16-119.1 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] …
Sponsors
- Michele Guyton (D, 42B) · primary sponsor
- Marc Korman (D, 16)
- Robin Grammer (R, HD-006)
- Marvin Holmes (D, HD-023B)
- Robbyn Lewis (D, 46)
- Odom, Darrell (D, 27A)
Latest actions
- : Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Judicial Proceedings
- : Third Reading Passed (130-0)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {273525/1 Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
- : Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
- : First Reading Environment and Transportation
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (130-0) (March 19, 2026): 130 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB646?
- HB646 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Driver Licensing – Self–Reporting of Medical Conditions.
- What does HB646 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Driver Licensing - Self-Reporting of Medical Conditions FOR the purpose of requiring that a medical provider report or physician referral be the primary factor in the Motor Vehicle Administration's decision on whether to issue, refuse, or cancel suspend a driver's license for driver's license holders or applicants who self-report a diagnosis of certain medical conditions, subject to a certain exception…
- What is the status of HB646?
- In committee as of March 24, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. (March 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB646?
- Michele Guyton (D, 42B), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB646?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0646?ys=2026RS
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