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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Unfortunately the Maryland General Assembly does not intend to act on the autonomous vehicle legislation this year.&nbsp; In the end, the obstacle boils down to new technology that some members of the General Assembly just don&#8217;t understand.&nbsp; Our coalition has decided to step back, work hard this summer on education, and come back at it next year, where we expect we&#8217;ll have a better outcome once the idea has been socialized for a bit longer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stay tuned &#8211; undoubtedly AVs will be part of our future legislative agenda and our transportation options in Maryland.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='color:#1F497D'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Pronouns: she, her, hers</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Maryland President &lt;president@nfbmd.org&gt; <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:48 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org' &lt;nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org' &lt;nfb-maryland@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'nfbmd@nfbnet.org' &lt;nfbmd@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'greater-baltimore@nfbnet.org' &lt;greater-baltimore@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'nfbmdtlc-chapter@nfbnet.org' &lt;nfbmdtlc-chapter@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'central-md-chapter@nfbnet.org' &lt;central-md-chapter@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'md-atlarge@nfbnet.org' &lt;md-atlarge@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'md-sligo@nfbnet.org' &lt;md-sligo@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'nationalharbor@nfbnet.org' &lt;nationalharbor@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'mabm@nfbnet.org' &lt;mabm@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'mdabs@nfbnet.org' &lt;mdabs@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'mdpobc@nfbnet.org' &lt;mdpobc@nfbnet.org&gt;; 'NFB of Maryland, Baltimore County List' &lt;md-baltimore-county@nfbnet.org&gt;<br><b>Cc:</b> 'Annapolis@nfbmd.org' &lt;Annapolis@nfbmd.org&gt;<br><b>Subject:</b> Legislative Alert: HB1256 and SB949 - Autonomous Vehicle Legislation<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It&#8217;s time for us to engage in some good ole collective action.&nbsp; We need you to contact your elected representatives in the Maryland General Assembly to encourage them to move favorable on the autonomous vehicle legislation we are supporting &#8211; HB1256 and SB949.&nbsp; The messages to the Chair and Vice Chair of the two committees should be to please schedule the bill for a vote and support it, and the message to the members should be to encourage their Chair and Vice Chair to schedule a vote and to vote favorable and.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please don&#8217;t forget to copy <a href="mailto:Annapolis@nfbmd.org">Annapolis@nfbmd.org</a> on your emails and send an email to <a href="mailto:Annapolis@nfbmd.org">Annapolis@nfbmd.org</a> if you call the offices.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For the chairs and vice chairs, you can say something like:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear [Chair or Vice Chair Name],<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am a blind Marylander, and I&#8217;m asking you to schedule a vote in your committee on [SB1256 or HB0949].&nbsp; This bill is important to me because being able to use autonomous vehicles in my community will ensure that I can independently get to doctor appointments, activities, and other important events.&nbsp; AVs also will allow me to get to where I need to go more quickly and efficiently than our broken and inefficient public transportation system.&nbsp; Finally, I will not be subjected to discrimination when I use AVs like I am with human-operated rideshare services due to my disability.&nbsp; AV technology is here, it&#8217;s safe, and it&#8217;s a tool of independent movement for those of us with disabilities.&nbsp; Please support this bill.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>[Your name]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For the other committee members, you can say something like:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear [Senator or Delegate Name],<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am a blind Marylander, and I&#8217;m asking you to encourage your Committee&nbsp; Chair and Vice Chair to schedule a vote in your committee on [SB1256 or HB0949].&nbsp; I&#8217;m also asking you to vote favorable when the Committee considers the bill.&nbsp; This bill is important to me because being able to use autonomous vehicles in my community will ensure that I can independently get to doctor appointments, activities, and other important events.&nbsp; AVs also will allow me to get to where I need to go more quickly and efficiently than our broken and inefficient public transportation system.&nbsp; Finally, I will not be subjected to discrimination when I use AVs like I am with human-operated rideshare services due to my disability.&nbsp; AV technology is here, it&#8217;s safe, and it&#8217;s a tool of independent movement for those of us with disabilities.&nbsp; Please support this bill.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>[Your name]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here&#8217;s how you contact the members:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>House: <a href="mailto:Firstname.Lastname@house.state.md.us">Firstname.Lastname@house.state.md.us</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'>Senate: <a href="mailto:Firstname.lastname@senate.state.md.us">Firstname.lastname@senate.state.md.us</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Phone: 410-841-[last four listed below]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the members of the two committees &#8211; remember HB1256 is the House bill, so email delegates about it, and SB0949 is the senate bill, so email senators about it.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>House Environment and Transportation Committee:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Chair Marc Korman &#8211; 3649<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Vice Chair Regina Boyce - 3476<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Jackie Addison - Baltimore City &#8211; 3551<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Nick Allen &#8211; Baltimore County &#8211; 3365<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Terry Baker &#8211; Allegany and Washington &#8211; 3321<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Dylan Behler &#8211; Anne Arundel &#8211; 3045<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Barrie Ciliberti &#8211; Frederick &#8211; 3080<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Debra Davis &#8211; Charles &#8211; 3337<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Linda Foley &#8211; Montgomery &#8211; 3052<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Michele Guyton &#8211; Baltimore County &#8211; 3793<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Anne Healey &#8211; Prince Georges &#8211; 3961<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Marvin Holmes &#8211; Prince Georges &#8211; 3310<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Jay Jacobs &#8211; Kent, Queen Anne&#8217;s, Caroline, and Cecil &#8211; 3449<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Mary Lehman &#8211; Prince Georges and Anne Arundel &#8211; 3114<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Robbyn Lewis &#8211; Baltimore City &#8211; 3772<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Jeffrie Long &#8211; Calvert and Prince Georges &#8211; 3398<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Todd Morgan &#8211; Calvert and St. Mary&#8217;s &#8211; 3319<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Ryan Nawrocki &#8211; Baltimore County &#8211; 3289<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Charles Otto &#8211; Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico &#8211; 3433<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Sheila Ruth &#8211; Baltimore County &#8211; 3802<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Dana Stein &#8211; Baltimore County &#8211; 3527<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Vaughn Stewart &#8211; Montgomery &#8211; 3528<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'>Jen Terrasa &#8211; Howard &#8211; 3426<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>Chair: Will Smith &#8211; 3634<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>Vice Chair: Jeff Waldstreicher &#8211; 3137<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>Nick Charles &#8211; Prince Georges &#8211; 3127<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>William Folden &#8211; Frederick &#8211; 3704<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>Shaneka Henson &#8211; Anne Arundel &#8211; 3578<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>Mary Dulany James &#8211;Harford &#8211; <a href="mailto:Marydulany.James@senate.state.md.us">Marydulany.James@senate.state.md.us</a> &#8211; 3158<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>Mike McKay &#8211; Garrett, Allegany, Washington &#8211; 3565<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>Anthony Muse &#8211; Prince Georges &#8211; 3092<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>Charles Sydnor &#8211; Baltimore County &#8211; 3612<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9'>Chris West &#8211; Baltimore County and Carroll &#8211; 3648<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Please don&#8217;t forget to reach out to the lead sponsors and thank them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Senate: Sara Love &#8211; 3124<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>House: Natalie Ziegler - 3352<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div></body></html>