Legislative Session 2015

Motorcycle only checkpoints- House Bill 917 – Passed

Sponsored by Delegate Ben Kramer passed the General Assembly and is now waiting for the Governor’s signature to become law. This bill, effective Oct 1, will make motorcycle only checkpoints illegal in Maryland.

Speeding fines – Withdrawn by Sponsor

A bill to double the fines for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40MPH which applied to ONLY motorcycles was withdrawn by the sponsor after several weeks of negotiations by ABATE representatives.

Create a motorcycle EMT unit in Prince George’s County – Withdrawn by Sponsor

While we did not request this bill ABATE supported this bill with testimony. The bill was withdrawn by the sponsor because they said it was too costly. We disagree and will work to see this bill brought up again next year.