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SB 607

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Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access

Sponsor: Joanne C. Benson (District 24)Committee: FinanceSubject: Vehicle Laws - MiscellaneousStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 253 (as of Nov 6, 2020)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring that motor scooter and electric low speed scooter sharing companies include on each motor scooter or electric low speed scooter made available to the public an embossed tactile display with contact information through which an individual who is blind or visually impaired may contact the company; requiring that motor scooter and electric low speed sharing companies provide individuals with disabilities nonvisual access to their websites and mobile applications in a way that is consistent with federal standards; etc.

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Testimony (7)

MGA witness list
FAV 3FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVMorningstar, SaraMoCoWritten (PDF)
FAVAlsobrooks, AngelaPrince George's County ExecutiveWritten (PDF)
FAVSenator Benson, Senator BensonlegislatorIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FWAOthman, Ronzanational federation of the blind of mdPosition only
FWAFogel-Hatch, CherylnfbmdPosition only
FWAJackson, DezmannfbmdOral + Written (PDF)
FWAManeki, SharonnfbmdOral + Written (PDF)

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