Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 565: Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 565 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor Vehicles - Accidents - Required Testing for Impaired Driving (Mateo's Law). Primary sponsor: Mary Washington (Democratic), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Justin Ready (Republican), Jim Rosapepe (Democratic), Arthur Ellis (Democratic), Nick Charles (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): Hearing 2/07 at 10:00 a.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Jim Rosapepe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Arthur Ellis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nick Charles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
“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 2/07 at 10:00 a.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings