Wicomico County - Vehicle Laws - Prohibition on Roadway Solicitations
Prohibiting a person in Wicomico County from standing in a roadway, median divider, or intersection to solicit in an aggressive manner money or donations from the occupant of a vehicle.
HB320 aims to create a safer driving environment in Wicomico County by banning aggressive solicitations on roadways. This includes standing in roadways, median dividers, or intersections to ask for money or donations from drivers. This bill seeks to protect drivers from distractions and potential dangers while on the road. The bill would affect anyone in Wicomico County who engages in such solicitation practices, particularly those who might do so aggressively.
As of January 10, 2025, HB320 was introduced and referred to the Environment and Transportation committee. On April 4, 2025, the bill passed its second reading in the House with amendments. It has received a favorable report with amendments from the Environment and Transportation committee. The bill is currently in the process of being reviewed and possibly amended further in the legislative process.
Key actions include the bill's introduction on January 10, 2025, a hearing on February 6, 2025, and a favorable report with amendments on April 4, 2025. The bill's next steps will involve further review and potential passage in the House.