Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act - Baltimore Core Transit Board Establishment
Summary
Maryland Senate Bill 947 passed on March 24, 2026, establishing the Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service within the Maryland Transit Administration as a governing body with authority over transit service provision. The bill also establishes a Commuter Services Advisory Board and repeals the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission as an advisory body. The Senate passed the bill 44-0; the House passed it 105-32.
What changed
Maryland SB947 enacts the Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act, establishing a new Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service with governing authority over transit operations and creating a Commuter Services Advisory Board for commuter rail and bus services. The bill simultaneously repeals the existing Baltimore Regional Transit Commission, transferring oversight functions to the new board structure.
Transportation companies operating commuter and bus services in the Baltimore metropolitan region should prepare for a new governing authority overseeing their operations. Public sector employers and transit agencies will need to coordinate with the newly established board and advisory commission. The transition from the former advisory commission to a governing board structure signals increased regulatory oversight of Baltimore transit services under Maryland state administration.
What to do next
- Review internal policies for compliance with new Baltimore Core Transit Board governance requirements
- Monitor for Maryland Transit Administration implementation guidance
- Assess impact on existing transit service contracts and agreements
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ChangeBridge / Maryland / SB947 Passed SB947 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-24
Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act
Establishing the Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service in the Maryland Transit Administration as a governing body with certain authority over the provision of Baltimore Core Transit Service; establishing the Commuter Services Advisory Board to provide certain oversight over and guidance for certain Administration commuter rail and bus services in the State; repealing the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission as an advisory commission for transit in the Baltimore City region; etc.
Bill Details
State Maryland
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation...
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Sponsors
Cory McCray (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-13 H Third Reading Passed (105-32) 2026-04-10 H Second Reading Passed with Amendments 2026-04-10 H Favorable with Amendments {493926/1 Adopted 2026-04-09 H Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation 2026-04-06 H Rereferred to Environment and Transportation 2026-03-25 H Referred Rules and Executive Nominations 2026-03-24 S Third Reading Passed (44-0) 2026-03-23 S Second Reading Passed with Amendments 2026-03-23 S Favorable with Amendments {863424/1 Adopted 2026-03-23 S Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance 2026-03-02 S Hearing 3/06 at 12:00 p.m. (Finance) 2026-03-02 S Hearing canceled (Finance) 2026-02-12 S Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) 2026-02-11 S Hearing canceled (Finance) 2026-02-11 S Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) 2026-02-06 S First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation
Votes
2026-03-24 Third Reading Passed Yea: 44 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-06 S Finance 2026-03-25 H Rules and Executive Nominations 2026-04-06 H Environment and Transportation
Amendments
2026-03-23 Favorable with Amendments 863424/1 Adopted Adopted 2026-04-10 Favorable with Amendments 493926/1 Adopted Adopted
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-12 Introduced 2026-03-23 Engrossed
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