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HB 1353

Homeless Individuals - Fee and Examination Exemptions

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dylan Behler and 23 co-sponsors

HB 1353 waives specified fees and examination requirements for Maryland homeless individuals to reduce barriers accessing identification and government services.

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Bill Summary · HB 1353

Legislative bill overview

HB 1353 exempts homeless individuals from certain fees and examination requirements in Maryland, likely related to identification, licensing, or permit processes. The bill aims to reduce financial and bureaucratic barriers for people experiencing homelessness who need to access government services or obtain documentation.

Why is this important

Homeless individuals often face significant obstacles obtaining IDs, driver's licenses, or other credentials due to lack of addresses, inability to pay fees, and difficulty meeting examination requirements. Removing these barriers can facilitate access to employment, housing, social services, and other resources that depend on having valid identification or documentation.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and implementation burden: Government agencies must process exemptions without fee revenue, raising questions about staffing resources and whether exemptions adequately identify eligible individuals
  • Verification challenges: Determining who qualifies as homeless and preventing fee evasion by non-homeless individuals claiming exemptions could require administrative processes that may themselves create barriers
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's specific exemptions aren't detailed in available information; unclear which fees and examinations apply, limiting assessment of actual impact and whether exemptions address the most critical barriers

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

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