Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 777: Motor Vehicles - Required Equipment - Rear Occupant Alert Systems (Hot Cars Act)

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 777 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor Vehicles - Required Equipment - Rear Occupant Alert Systems (Hot Cars Act). Primary sponsor: Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Anne Kaiser (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Matthew Schindler (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Greg Wims (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ryan Spiegel (Democratic); Linda Foley (Democratic); Anne Kaiser (Democratic); Aaron Kaufman (Democratic); and 7 more.