Maryland SB480: Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board - Establishment

What the bill says

An act concerning Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board - Establishment FOR the purpose of establishing the Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board to advise the Secretary of Natural Resources on certain matters; and generally relating to the Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board. BY adding to Article - Natural Resources Section 5-1011.1 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

From the enrolled text, May 5, 2026:

AN ACT concerning Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board - Establishment FOR the purpose of establishing the Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board to advise the Secretary of Natural Resources on certain matters; and generally relating to the Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board. BY adding to Article - Natural Resources Section 5-1011.1 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 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 - Natural Resources 5-1011.1. (A) (1) IN THIS SECTION THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED. (2) "BOARD" MEANS THE OFF-HIGHWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RECREATION OVERSIGHT BOARD. (3) "FUND" MEANS THE OFF-HIGHWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAIL FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER § 5-1011 OF THIS SUBTITLE. (B) THERE IS AN OFF-HIGHWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RECREATION OVERSIGHT BOARD. (C) (1) THE BOARD CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR: (I) ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MARYLAND OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ALLIANCE; Ch. 180 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND (II) ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MARYLAND MOTORCYCLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION; (III) ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION DISTRICT 7; (IV) ONE INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTING ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE, OR SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE DRIVERS; AND (V) ONE INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTING ON- AND OFF-ROAD MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS. (2) EACH MEMBER SHALL BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE. (D) FROM AMONG ITS …

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Sponsors

• Mike McKay (R, 1) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 28, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 180
2. April 13, 2026: Returned Passed
3. April 13, 2026: Third Reading Passed (131-2)
4. April 9, 2026: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. April 8, 2026: Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
6. March 25, 2026: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
7. February 27, 2026: Referred Environment and Transportation
8. February 26, 2026: Third Reading Passed (44-0)
9. February 24, 2026: Second Reading Passed
10. February 24, 2026: Favorable Adopted

Votes

• Third Reading Passed (131-2) (April 13, 2026): 131 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (44-0) (February 26, 2026): 44 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB480?

SB480 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board - Establishment.

What does SB480 do?

In its own words: An act concerning Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board - Establishment FOR the purpose of establishing the Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board to advise the Secretary of Natural Resources on certain matters; and generally relating to the Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Recreation Oversight Board. BY adding to Article - Natural Resources Section 5-1011.1 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).

What is the status of SB480?

Signed into law as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 180 (April 28, 2026).

Who sponsored SB480?

Mike McKay (R, 1).

Where is the official record for SB480?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0480?ys=2026RS