Revise state vehicle laws governing heavy weight port corridor permits.

Streamlines Maryland�s heavy weight port corridor permit program by removing the requirement that authorized travel routes be established by regulation and instead allowing routes to be specified directly on individual permits. Maintains existing weight, axle, speed, and routing restrictions for overweight vehicles carrying sealed international freight containers between the Seagirt Marine Terminal and authorized destinations. Enable MDOT to adjust routes more quickly in response to closures or construction.

Pending delivery to Governor. Companion to HB 253.

09/29/2025 Pre-filed.
01/14/2026 First Reading in Senate Committee on Judicial Proceedings.
02/16/2026 Favorable Report by Senate Committee on Judicial Proceedings.
02/17/2026 Favorable Committee report adopted by Senate.
02/17/2026 Passed second reading in Senate.
02/19/2026 Third reading. Passed Senate.
02/20/2026 Referred to House Committee on Environment and Transportation.
03/25/2026 Hearing scheduled for 3/31/26 in the House Committee on Environment and Transportation.
04/03/2026 Reported favorably by the House Committee on Environment and Transportation.
04/03/2026 Passed second reading in House.
04/-7/2026 Third reading. Passed House.
04/08/2026 Passed bill returned to Senate from House.