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HB 709

Motor Vehicle Administration – Access to Digital Records – Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Addison and 5 co-sponsors

Bill grants Baltimore's Housing Department access to Motor Vehicle Administration digital records to support housing initiatives and community development programs.

Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 709

Legislative bill overview

HB 709 would grant the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development access to digital records maintained by the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The bill appears to facilitate information sharing between these agencies to support housing and community development initiatives in Baltimore City.

Why is this important

Housing agencies often need vehicle ownership and registration data to verify residency, assess community conditions, enforce regulations, or identify property owners for development programs. This bill could streamline administrative processes and improve the efficiency of housing programs by reducing bureaucratic delays in obtaining necessary vehicle records.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Sharing MVA records (which contain personal information like names, addresses, and vehicle details) raises questions about data protection, consent, and what safeguards will prevent misuse
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language about "digital records" is vague—unclear which specific records would be shared, how they'd be used, and whether there are limitations on access or retention
  • Purpose creep risk: Information shared for housing purposes could potentially be used for enforcement, debt collection, or other unintended applications without explicit restrictions

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

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