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HB 1481

Disability Services - Adapted Vehicle Access Pilot Program - Established

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tiffany Alston and 24 co-sponsors

Maryland establishes a pilot program providing disability services funding to help residents with disabilities access adapted vehicles for mobility and independence.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 393
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Bill Summary · HB 1481

Legislative bill overview

HB 1481 establishes a pilot program in Maryland to improve access to adapted vehicles for individuals with disabilities. The program likely provides funding, grants, or assistance mechanisms to help disabled residents obtain vehicles modified to accommodate their mobility needs. This bill has already been signed into law as Chapter 393.

Why is this important

Adapted vehicles are essential for disabled individuals' independence, employment access, and quality of life, yet are often prohibitively expensive. By creating a pilot program, Maryland addresses a significant gap in accessibility support and tests scalable solutions that could expand statewide if successful. This directly impacts thousands of residents with disabilities who currently face barriers to obtaining necessary transportation accommodations.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation: Questions about whether allocated funds are sufficient, how they're distributed geographically, and whether demand will exceed available resources
  • Eligibility criteria: Debates over income thresholds, disability types covered, and whether restrictions are too narrow or too broad
  • Program sustainability: Uncertainty about whether pilot funding translates to permanent legislation or if the program ends without ongoing appropriations

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

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