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Gov. Moore Signs Major Legislative Bills In Maryland
Governor Wes Moore signs 170 new Maryland bills into law, addressing reckless driving, reproductive rights, disability ID access, environmental protection, and public safety in a landmark legislative session.
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By Stacy M. Brown
Senior National Correspondent
Black Press USA
One-hundred and seventy bills sent to Maryland’s Democratic Gov. Wes Moore for signing mark one of his term’s most expansive legislative actions. The bills cover a range of issues, from reproductive rights and reckless driving to environmental protections and access to public services.
According to the governor’s office, among the most closely watched measures is the “Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act,” which increases penalties for reckless and aggressive driving. Named after a Montgomery County police sergeant who was critically injured during a traffic stop, the law aims to deter dangerous behavior behind the wheel.
Moore will also enact legislation that establishes the Public Health Abortion Grant Program. The new law sets up funding to help providers expand access to abortion care, a move that lawmakers say reaffirms Maryland’s commitment to reproductive freedom.
Another bill, “Eric’s ID Law,” will allow driver’s licenses and identification cards to include a notation for nonapparent disabilities. Supporters say the change will help prevent misunderstandings with police or emergency personnel during traffic stops or other encounters.
The Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act will provide long-term funding to preserve one of the state’s most vital natural resources. Lawmakers also approved a bill requiring packaging producers to take greater responsibility for reducing waste and a measure demanding increased transparency from utility companies.
The legislative package also includes the “See Someone, Save Someone Act,” which requires human trafficking training for Department of Transportation employees.
The governor will enact several local measures affecting speed monitoring systems, rental housing protections, and road safety across jurisdictions, including Baltimore City, Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County.
The bill-signing event comes after a legislative session during which lawmakers passed a wide array of policy changes focused on health, safety, and environmental justice.

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