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HB 1465

Transportation-Related Tolls - Installment Payment Plans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Addison and 7 co-sponsors

Maryland authorizes installment payment options for tolls to ease financial burden on drivers and improve collection compliance by allowing spread payments.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 527
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Bill Summary · HB 1465

Legislative bill overview

HB 1465 establishes installment payment plan options for transportation-related tolls in Maryland, allowing drivers to pay toll obligations over time rather than in a single lump sum. The bill was signed into law by the Governor in May 2025 and is now Chapter 527 of Maryland law.

Why is this important

Toll debt can create financial barriers for low-income drivers and compound into larger penalties and license suspension issues. Installment plans reduce the risk of financial crisis from unexpected toll bills and may improve toll collection compliance by making payments more manageable for struggling motorists.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue timing concerns: Spreading toll payments across multiple installments delays revenue collection for transportation infrastructure maintenance and projects
  • Administrative burden: Processing installment plans requires additional state resources for tracking, payment processing, and enforcement of agreed payment schedules
  • Collection risk: Some drivers may default on installment agreements, potentially resulting in lower overall toll revenue recovery compared to lump-sum collection
  • Equity vs. fairness: Critics may argue installment plans subsidize certain drivers while others pay full amounts immediately, raising fairness questions

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

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