HB 1551

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: August 29, 2026.

Department of Agriculture - Regulation of Dog Breeders.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1551
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Economic Matters
House of Delegates introduced 2026-08-29
Summary

Establishing the Dog Breeder Accountability Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; requiring, on or before July 1, beginning in 2028, a dog breeder to register annually with the Department of Agriculture and, at the time of registration, pay an annual registration fee of $150; requiring, beginning on July 1, 2029, and within 30 days after the birth of a litter, a dog breeder to apply to the Department for a puppy birth certificate for each puppy born in the litter; etc.

Sponsor
Delegate Metzgar
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-13 Status introduced
2026-08-29 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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