HB 1081
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Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act

First action Feb 10, 2026 · Last action May 12, 2026

Latest bill row ingest May 18, 2026 · Newest headline in news index May 18, 2026 · CRIS ledger snapshot tied to indexed contributions May 16, 2026

Plain-English summary
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The Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act (HB 1081) makes changes to how the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is managed and operated. It aims to improve the efficiency, accountability, and service quality of public transit in Maryland. The bill includes new rules for leadership, planning, and customer service within the MTA.

Why it matters

Better management of the MTA can lead to more reliable and accessible public transportation for Maryland residents. This can make commuting easier, reduce traffic congestion, and support environmental goals by encouraging transit use.

Who benefits

Maryland transit riders, including daily commuters and people who rely on public transportation; MTA employees; and local communities served by the transit system.

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Timeline
Most recent actions first · drawn from legislative history feed.
  1. May 12, 2026 ·
    Approved by the Governor - Chapter 420
  2. Apr 13, 2026 · House
    Passed Enrolled
  3. Apr 13, 2026 · House
    Third Reading Passed
  4. Apr 13, 2026 · House
    House Concurs Senate Amendments
  5. Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
    Third Reading Passed
  6. Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
    Second Reading Passed with Amendments
  7. Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
    Favorable with Amendments {
  8. Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
    Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
  9. Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
    Referred Finance Budget and Taxation
  10. Mar 18, 2026 · House
    Third Reading Passed
  11. Mar 18, 2026 · House
    Second Reading Passed with Amendments
  12. Mar 18, 2026 · House
    Floor Amendment {
  13. Mar 17, 2026 · House
    Favorable with Amendments {
  14. Mar 17, 2026 · House
    Motion Special Order until 03/18 (Delegate Mangione) Adopted
  15. Mar 16, 2026 · House
    Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
  16. Feb 12, 2026 · House
    Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
  17. Feb 10, 2026 · House
    First Reading Environment and Transportation
Votes
Floor votes recorded for this bill (roll calls we have ingested).
  • On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred)
    Mar 30, 2026
    passed
    Yes 101 · No 35 · Other 5
  • On Third Reading (Const/Amend)
    Mar 25, 2026
    passed
    Yes 45 · No 1 · Other 1
  • On Third Reading (Const)
    Mar 5, 2026
    passed
    Yes 97 · No 36 · Other 8
  • FLA Del. Mangione /523627/1
    Mar 4, 2026
    failed
    Yes 37 · No 98 · Other 6