SB 431 (Maryland) - Bill Status, Summary & Sponsor

Overview

Bill Details

Bill Number: SB 431
Bill ID: MD-2026-SB-431
Session: 2026
Status: passed_upper
Committee: Education, Energy, and the Environment; Environment and Transportation

Title: Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings

Summary

Requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and, if warranted, update regulations related to the Irreplaceable Natural Areas Program by July 1, 2033, and at least every 10 years thereafter; requiring the Secretary to delist an endangered or threatened species under certain circumstances; requiring a petition to remove a listed species to contain certain information; authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to promulgate regulations authorizing the taking of black vultures under certain circumstances; etc.

Sponsor

Senator Brooks

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History

Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
0000-00-00	Status	passed_upper
2026-01-30	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-04-04	Latest Action	In the House - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.