Maryland

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2026 Regular Session, from filing to law.

95 bills on animals and wildlife Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
HB 1075 Higher Education - Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program - Eligible Institutions Stephanie Smith Became law May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 673
HB 936 Montgomery County Public Schools - Jane E. Lawton Local Food Procurement MC 7-26 Montgomery County Delegation Became law May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 805
SB 729 Real Property - Access to Counsel in Evictions Program - Expansion Shaneka Henson Became law May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 754
SB 486 Higher Education - Maryland Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program - Eligible Institutions Mary Beth Carozza Became law May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 672
SB 242 Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act Bryan W. Simonaire Became law May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 694
HB 1599 Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established Jay A. Jacobs Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 553
HB 1120 Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses Mike Rogers Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 492
HB 1063 Natural Resources - Hunting - Management Regina T. Boyce Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 421
HB 625 Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity Bonnie Cullison Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385
SB 585 Human–Relevant Research Fund – Collection of Contributions – Responsible Entity Guy Guzzone Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384
HB 564 Pet Cremation and Burial Services - Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act) Nick Allen Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 547
HB 563 Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against Dylan Behler Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 402
SB 558 Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established Jack Bailey Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 552
SB 418 Professional Licensing Portability - Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses Bryan W. Simonaire Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 493
SB 360 Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against Shaneka Henson Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 401
SB 314 Courts - Immunity From Liability - Donation of Pet Supplies Jeff Waldstreicher Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 464
SB 215 Veterans and Uniformed Services - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund and Application of Laws Bryan W. Simonaire Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494
SB 35 State Designations and Commemorative Days - State Shark, State Natural Sciences Museum, and Purple Lights Night Carl Jackson Became law May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505
HB 1400 Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card Jay A. Jacobs Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 304
HB 1324 Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Archery Hunting Safety Zones Samuel I. Rosenberg Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 324
HB 784 Aquaculture - Placement of Shellfish, Bags, Nets, and Structures on Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - Extension Dana Jones Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 255
SB 703 Caroline County - Regulation of Animals - Dogs Caroline County Senators Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 340
SB 599 On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established Katie Fry Hester Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 249
HB 578 Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings Julie Palakovich Carr Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211
SB 523 Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026) Mary Washington Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164
SB 431 Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings Benjamin Brooks Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 212
HB 429 On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established Regina T. Boyce Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 250
SB 423 Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026) Benjamin F. Kramer Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 230
HB 395 Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Animal Feeding Operations Regina T. Boyce Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254
SB 371 Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Animal Feeding Operations Mary Beth Carozza Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253
SB 266 Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Trees Benjamin Brooks Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 209
HB 175 Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations Natalie Ziegler Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309
SB 166 Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card Jack Bailey Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305
SB 37 Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions Bryan W. Simonaire Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 334
HB 35 Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Trees Linda Foley Became law Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 210
HB 947 Natural Resources - Invasive Blue Catfish Pilot Program - Alterations Sheree Sample-Hughes Became law Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 41
SB 610 Natural Resources - Invasive Blue Catfish Pilot Program - Alterations Johnny Mautz Became law Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 42
HB 452 State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions Michele Guyton Became law Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 47
HB 243 Land Use - Comprehensive and General Plans - Alteration of Elements Chair, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Planning ) Became law Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 110
SB 197 Land Use - Comprehensive and General Plans - Alteration of Elements Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee (By Request - Departmen… Became law Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 111
SB 54 State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions Clarence K. Lam Became law Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 48
SB 961 Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations Johnny Ray Salling Died Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (131-1)
HB 701 Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026) Terri L. Hill Died Apr 13, 2026Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
HB 666 Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026) Bonnie Cullison Died Apr 13, 2026Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
SB 435 Public Health - Medetomidine and Xylazine Consumer Protection Act William G. Folden Died Apr 13, 2026Motion Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted
HB 420 Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act Mike Rogers Died Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
HB 417 Criminal Law - Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substances - Medetomidine and Xylazine Jesse T. Pippy Died Apr 13, 2026Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Love) Adop…
HB 1067 Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out Michele Guyton Died Apr 10, 2026Senate Refuses Recede
SB 643 Natural Resources - Hunting - Management Jack Bailey Died Apr 10, 2026Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 181 Hunting - Restrictions of Venison Donation Karen Lewis Young Died Apr 10, 2026Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

From Maryland's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.