HB 474 — Maryland
Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act)
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Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 668 · May 26, 2026
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Updated Jun 4, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Jan 23, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Mar 2, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 4, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed
Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Returned Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 668
May 26, 2026 · Office of the Governor
Sponsored by Edith Patterson, Marc Korman, Andrea Harrison, Veronica Turner, Nick Allen, Dylan Behler, Linda Foley, Robbyn Lewis, Todd Morgan, Darrell Odom, Dana Stein, Natalie Ziegler
House of Delegates vote — 127–0
On Third Reading · Feb 23, 2026 · result: pass
127 yea · 0 nay · 14 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 44–0
On Third Reading · Mar 20, 2026 · result: pass
44 yea · 0 nay · 3 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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