Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 474: Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 474 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act). Primary sponsor: Edith Patterson (Democratic), Marc Korman (Democratic), Andrea Harrison (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Todd Morgan (Republican), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 668.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Marc Korman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Andrea Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
| Dana Stein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Natalie Ziegler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 668
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
- Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
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