Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 777: Motor Vehicles - Required Equipment - Rear Occupant Alert Systems (Hot Cars Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Anne Kaiser | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Matthew Schindler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2B |
| Vaughn Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation