Motor Vehicle Administration ADAS Repair Licensing Requirements

Maryland Legislative Events

Published February 6th, 2026

Detected April 7th, 2026

Summary

The Maryland General Assembly passed SB789 establishing new licensing requirements for persons performing advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) recalibrations. The bill requires automotive repair facilities to meet specific standards and prohibits insurers from taking certain actions regarding ADAS repairs and recalibrations. Insurance estimates must include specified information related to ADAS work.

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What changed

Maryland Senate Bill 789 creates a new licensing regime for advanced driver assistance system recalibration services under the Motor Vehicle Administration. The bill establishes facility requirements for automotive repair shops performing ADAS work and prohibits insurers from certain practices related to ADAS repair estimates and claims. Multiple subjects are implicated including Vehicle Laws, Commercial Law, Consumer Protection, Motor Vehicle Administration, Motor Vehicle Repair, and Insurance.

Automotive repair facilities and technicians performing ADAS recalibrations must obtain the required MVA license before conducting such work. Facilities should review their ADAS service capabilities against the new standards and ensure compliance with the licensing pathway. Insurers writing automotive policies in Maryland should update claims handling procedures to comply with the new restrictions on ADAS-related repair estimates and recalibration requirements.

What to do next

Obtain MVA license for ADAS recalibration services before performing such work
Update facility standards to meet requirements for ADAS repair operations
Review and update insurance claims handling procedures for ADAS-related repairs

Source document (simplified)

ChangeBridge / Maryland / SB789 Passed SB789 Senate Bill Passed 2026-02-06

Motor Vehicle Administration - Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Repairs - Study

Requiring certain persons to be licensed by the Motor Vehicle Administration in order to perform a recalibration of an advanced driver assistance system; establishing certain requirements for an automotive repair facility that performs advanced driver assistance system recalibrations; prohibiting an insurance company from taking certain actions relating to repairs or recalibrations of an advanced driver assistance system and requiring an insurance estimate to include certain information; etc.

Bill Details

State Maryland

Session 2026 Regular Session

Chamber Senate

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Action History

2026-04-06 S Second Reading Passed with Amendments 2026-04-06 S Favorable with Amendments {873424/1 Adopted 2026-04-06 S Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings 2026-02-12 S Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. 2026-02-06 S First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Committee Referrals

2026-02-06 S Judicial Proceedings

Amendments

2026-04-06 Favorable with Amendments 873424/1 Adopted Adopted

Bill Text Versions

2026-02-10 Introduced 2026-04-06 Engrossed

Subjects

Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Regulation Commercial Law - Consumer Protection Cameras Consumer Protection Equipment Fines Information Technology Insurance Administration Licenses Motor Vehicle Administration Motor Vehicle Equipment Motor Vehicle Insurance Motor Vehicle Repair Penalties and Sentences Records Repeat Offenders Rules and Regulations Safety Standards and Best Practices Unfair Trade Practices Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)

Named provisions

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Repairs Motor Vehicle Administration Licensing Automotive Repair Facility Requirements Insurance Estimate Requirements Prohibited Insurance Practices