Maryland HB1391 clarifies that a motor vehicle may fail an emissions inspection only for specific reasons.

Maryland HB1391 amends the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program by specifying that a motor vehicle may fail an emissions equipment and misfueling inspection or an exhaust emissions test only for certain reasons. Specifically, a facility may determine a vehicle has failed an inspection if required emissions equipment is missing, the vehicle has been misfueled, or the vehicle does not comply with an applicable emissions standard. This Act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1391 clarifies that a motor vehicle may fail an emissions inspection only for specific reasons.

Maryland HB1391 amends the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program by specifying that a motor vehicle may fail an emissions equipment and misfueling inspection or an exhaust emissions test only for certain reasons. Specifically, a facility may determine a vehicle has failed an inspection if required emissions equipment is missing, the vehicle has been misfueled, or the vehicle does not comply with an applicable emissions standard. This Act takes effect October 1, 2026.