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SB 884

An Act amending the act of March 20, 2002 (P.L.154, No.13), known as the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act, in insurance, prohibiting certain adverse actions against legal reproductive health care.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Cappelletti and 12 co-sponsors

Allows Maryland MVA to issue a Class B CDL with school-bus or passenger endorsements to nonresidents with an equivalent out-of-state CDL, expanding eligible intrastate drivers.

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Bill Summary · SB 884

Summary — SB 884: Commercial Driver’s Licenses — Out‑of‑State Residents — School Buses or Passenger Vehicles

Status: Withdrawn by sponsor (March 10, 2025)
Introduced: January 2025 (Maryland Senate bill text introduced Jan. 28, 2025)
Jurisdiction (bill text): Maryland
Effective date as drafted if enacted: October 1, 2025

Purpose

The bill would allow Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to issue a Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with state endorsements for school bus or passenger‑vehicle operation to certain nonresidents. The change is intended to enable drivers domiciled in neighboring states — who already hold an equivalent Class B CDL and endorsements — to obtain a Maryland Class B CDL with the same endorsements.

Key provisions

  • Amends Maryland Transportation Article §16‑817 to add a new exception permitting the MVA to issue a Class B CDL with additional state‑issued endorsements for school buses or passenger vehicles to an individual who:
    • Is not a resident of Maryland; and
    • Holds the equivalent of a Class B CDL and the appropriate equivalent endorsements from the driver licensing authority of a neighboring state.
  • Repeals and reenacts §16‑815(e) (endorsement list) without substantive change; the new §16‑817(d) is the substantive addition.
  • Leaves existing limits in place elsewhere in law (e.g., rules for CDLs issued to drivers under 21, and consistency with applicable federal regulations).

Who would be affected

  • Nonresident drivers domiciled in neighboring states who possess an equivalent Class B CDL and school‑bus or passenger vehicle endorsements — they could more readily obtain Maryland Class B credentials for intrastate operation.
  • Maryland MVA — administrative processes to verify out‑of‑state equivalency and issue licenses.
  • Employers and school districts operating across state lines — potentially expands the pool of eligible drivers.
  • Potentially, public safety regulators and insurers (minimal regulatory implications tied to licensing verification).

Procedural / timeline notes

  • The bill text provided is a Maryland Senate draft (Sen. Ready, R4). It was scheduled for committee consideration and had multiple committee referrals/readings.
  • The sponsor withdrew the bill on March 10, 2025; as withdrawn, it is not advancing in the legislative session.
  • If enacted as drafted, the bill would take effect October 1, 2025.

Fiscal and policy considerations

  • The bill primarily changes licensing eligibility; expected fiscal impact is likely limited to minor administrative costs for MVA to verify out‑of‑state credentials and process additional license issuance.
  • Policy considerations include ensuring equivalency in testing, background checks, and endorsement standards between Maryland and neighboring states to maintain safety standards for passenger and school bus operation.

Related/companion measures noted in provided materials: HB 5099 and HB 1500 (companions referenced).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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