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StateMarylandEnacted
SB 366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment
Jeff Waldstreicher
SB 366 status: Enacted — Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 869 (updated May 31, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
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Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes a state-managed pilot program to test Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology in motor vehicles.
Who is affected
Motorists participating in the pilot, technology vendors, and the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
Requirements and enforcement
Vehicles are equipped with systems that help them automatically adhere to designated speed limits.
Costs and funding
State funding for program administration and procurement of technology.
When it takes effect
Program was established and enacted in 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased road safety, fewer speed-related accidents, and technical validation of speed-limiting infrastructure.
Risks and tradeoffs
Data privacy, potential software or system malfunctions, and the risk of driver over-dependence on automated speed systems.
What is still unknown
The long-term impact on driver behavior and the specific protocols for data handling and proprietary software governance.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Stimulates technology market through state pilot contracts
- Direct investment in emerging vehicle safety equipment
- Supports R&D for local automotive tech integration
Risks
- Administrative overhead for managing the pilot program
- Costs associated with state vehicle modification or procurement
- Potential for limited vendor participation
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Improved safety for general public road users
- Potential reduction in speed-related traffic fatalities
- Support for modernized traffic enforcement standards
Risks
- Concerns over driver surveillance and data tracking
- Inconvenience for participants in pilot vehicles
- Potential public skepticism toward automated speed controls
Technology Industry
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides real-world data for Intelligent Speed Assistance testing
- Promotes adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems
- Encourages innovation in speed-limiting software
Risks
- Strict compliance standards for pilot participation
- Data privacy requirements for software developers
- Interoperability challenges with varied vehicle models
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Mandatory reporting on pilot program outcomes
- Institutional oversight of automated safety technology
- Public disclosure of program effectiveness data
Risks
- Reliance on agency-provided data for assessments
- Risk of limited transparency regarding proprietary vendor data
- Complexity in measuring program success metrics
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Reduction in severity and frequency of traffic accidents
- Direct mechanism to enforce speed limit adherence
- Potential decrease in injuries from high-speed collisions
Risks
- Risk of driver distraction via system alerts
- System latency could impact emergency response timing
- Dependency on GPS accuracy for speed limit zones
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Analysis based on summary only; full text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official recordEnacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 869
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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