New County Laws in Effect in July
July brings new changes into effect in Montgomery County. The changes include minimum wage increases, a law to improve tenant protections, and a leaf blower ban. Minimum Wage Increases Starting… Read More
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Ignition Interlock Law Goes into Effect Tuesday to Fix Noah’s Law Loophole
A new ignition interlock law goes into effect Tuesday to close a loophole in Noah’s Law, which is named after a Montgomery County police officer who was struck and killed… Read More
Elrich Signs Renter Fire Safety Bill Inspired After Woman’s Death
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… Read More
Council Recognizes 45th Anniversary of County’s Smoke Alarm Law
The county council proclaimed October as Fire Prevention Month and recognized the 45th anniversary of Montgomery County’s smoke alarm law. In the late 1970s, the county was the first major jurisdiction… Read More
Judge Blocks Portions of Gun Law
A federal judge restricted parts of a new gun law that went into effect Sunday in Maryland. The Maryland Gun Safety Act of 2023 was enacted to restrict where guns… Read More
Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
Back to School: Police Chief Offers Safety Tips for Drivers
On Monday school buses will be back on the road for the first day of the 2023-24 school year. Drivers need to know the state rules to keep students safe… Read More
New Bill Prohibits Traffic Stops Based Solely on Smell of Cannabis
The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Monday night prohibiting law enforcement officers from using the smell of cannabis as the only reason for stopping a vehicle. This bill was… Read More
How New Immigration Policies May Effect Montgomery County
President Joe Biden visited the US-Mexico border and inspected a busy port of entry on Sunday in his first trip to the region after two years in office. The president’s… Read More
Council Passes Law Prohibiting Guns in Places of Public Assembly
County councilmembers unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that prohibits possessing firearms in or near places of public assembly. The bill was sponsored by Council President Gabe Albornoz and cosponsored by… Read More
Citations for Passing School Buses Already Nearing 2021 Total, Police Say
The number of citations issued for passing a stopped school bus in Montgomery County this calendar year is close to surpassing the total number in 2021, according to the Montgomery… Read More
Biden Signs into Law Bill Inspired by Suicide of County Police Officer
Pres. Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday a bill that expands benefits to police officers who die as a result of suicide. U.S. Rep. David Trone first introduced this bill… Read More