MarylandHB 00532026 Regular SessionHouse

Criminal Law – Nondomesticated Animal Prohibitions – Alterations

Sponsored By: Mary A. Lehman (Democratic)

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Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.NoticesTransfer of Goods -see also- Goods&Svc; Leas&Rnt; RetailSale

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Mary A. Lehman
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Linda Foley
Democratic • House
Julie Palakovich Carr
Democratic • House
Sheila Ruth
Democratic • House
Jen Terrasa
Democratic • House
Natalie Ziegler
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 98 • No: 33

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 98 • No: 33 • Other: 10

Actions Timeline

Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20/2026Senate
Referred Judicial Proceedings
2/27/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (98-33)
2/26/2026House
Second Reading Passed
2/25/2026House
Floor Amendment {543221/1 (Delegate Hornberger) Withdrawn
2/25/2026House
Motion Special Order until 2/25 (Delegate Hornberger) Adopted
2/24/2026House
Favorable Adopted
2/24/2026House
Favorable Report by Judiciary
2/23/2026House
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
1/22/2026House
Hearing canceled
1/22/2026House
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
1/16/2026House
First Reading Judiciary
1/14/2026House
Pre-filed
9/16/2025House

Bill Text

Third Reading
2/25/2026
PDF
First Reading
1/14/2026
PDF

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