Maryland - Session 2026
Title: Agriculture - Access to Food (Maryland Food Security, Access, and Equity Act)
Establishing the Food Security Coordination Office within the Department of Agriculture; requiring the Department to establish a rural-to-urban produce distribution program to connect local farmers with urban and suburban communities experiencing food insecurity; requiring the Department to establish the Maryland Rural-to-Urban Produce Financing Program to provide financial assistance for projects that stabilize and expand the movement of Maryland-grown produce to certain communities; etc.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-23 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-04-04 | Latest Action | In the House - Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1212 | Workgroup on Seafood Marketing | introduced |
| HB 1237 | Pesticide Applications - Subscription Contract Requirements and Registry Establishment | introduced |
| HB 1342 | Agriculture - Controlled-Environment and Hydroponic Agriculture | introduced |
| HB 1429 | Consumer Protection - Right to Repair - Motor Vehicles and Farm Equipment | introduced |
| HB 1551 | Department of Agriculture - Regulation of Dog Breeders | introduced |
| HB 1554 | Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agriculture Purposes - Study and Report | passed_lower |
| HB 1590 | Alcoholic Beverages - Class 8 Farm Brewery and Class 10 Farm Distillery Licenses | in_committee |
| HB 1631 | Agriculture - Hemp Manufacturing License - Establishment | in_committee |