Natural Resources - Vessels - Carbon Monoxide Warning Labels (Matthew's Law)
Sponsor: Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk (District 21)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 451 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from operating a gasoline-powered vessel manufactured after July 31, 2007, that has accommodation spaces, swim platforms, or aft lounging areas on the waters of the State unless the vessel has carbon monoxide warning labels affixed in conspicuous locations in the vicinity of both the transom and the helm of the vessel; and prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from imposing a penalty on a person that violates the Act.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mizrahi, Jennifer | Mizrahi Family Charitable Fund | Position only |
| FAV | Reilly, Edward | State Senator | Oral |
| FAV | Ball, Aleta | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Pena-Melnyk, Delegate Pena-Melnyklegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Stefancik, John | Marine Trades Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Phillips, Robert | Maryland State Firefighter's Association | Written (PDF) |