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A Maryland bill aimed at protecting pedestrians, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users could eventually bring speed cameras to parts of Ocean City if it becomes law. House Bill 256, known as the Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026, would allow the State Highway Administration to place speed monitoring systems in state-designated safety corridors identified as high risk in Maryland’s vulnerable road user safety assessment. The bill has already passed the House and is now in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.

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Maryland’s top Democratic leaders are rolling out a massive legislative package they say will help bring down energy costs for residents, while Republicans argue the proposal does not go far enough to address long-term affordability and energy supply concerns.