HB 474

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 5, 2026.

Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act).

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-474

Session 2026

Status enacted

Committee Environment and Transportation; Judicial Proceedings

House of Delegates enacted 2026-06-05

Summary

Prohibiting a person from operating or towing a vehicle, subject to certain exceptions, without making reasonable efforts to remove from exposed vehicle surfaces accumulated snow and ice; and prohibiting a person from committing a violation of the Act that contributes to an accident resulting in property damage or the death of or serious bodily injury to another person.

Sponsor

Delegate Patterson

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-01-23	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-06-05	Status	enacted
2026-06-05	Latest Action	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 668

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