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HB 4

Vehicle Laws – Historic Motor Vehicles – Minimum Age

2026 Regular Session Introduced by April Miller and 1 co-sponsor

Maryland HB 4 adjusts the minimum age requirement for operating or owning historic motor vehicles, currently awaiting committee hearings.

Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 4

Legislative bill overview

HB 4 modifies Maryland's vehicle laws to adjust the minimum age requirement for operating or owning historic motor vehicles. The bill has been introduced but is still in the early hearing phase, with multiple hearing dates scheduled and canceled. The specific age threshold change is not detailed in the provided information.

Why is this important

Historic vehicle regulations affect hobbyists, collectors, and enthusiasts who maintain vintage automobiles. Age requirements impact who can legally operate these vehicles and influence insurance, liability, and safety considerations for a niche but passionate constituency.

Potential points of contention

  • Safety concerns: Lowering the minimum age could raise questions about whether younger drivers have adequate experience for vintage vehicles that may lack modern safety features
  • Insurance and liability: Changes may create coverage gaps or disputes between insurers and owners regarding age-based risk assessment
  • Definition clarity: "Historic motor vehicle" definitions vary; the bill's specific age thresholds for both vehicle classification and operator eligibility need clear articulation to avoid enforcement confusion

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

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