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MarylandHB 00892025 Regular SessionHouse

Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Conviction and Sentencing

Sponsored By: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Criminal Law - ProceduresAbuse -see also- Child Abuse; Dom. Viol.; Elder Abuse; etcAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Fish and Fishing -see also- Aquaculture; FishNets&DevFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Hunting -see also- TrappingMeat, Poultry, Seafood -see also- Clams; Crabs; Food; OysterPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPest ControlVictims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Elizabeth Embry

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 138 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 156

    4/22/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/2/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/2/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/27/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/27/2025Senate

  6. Referred Judicial Proceedings

    3/12/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (138-0)

    3/11/2025House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/11/2025House

  9. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    3/10/2025House

  10. Hearing 1/23 at 11:00 a.m.

    1/16/2025House

  11. Hearing canceled

    1/16/2025House

  12. Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/10/2025House

  13. First Reading Judiciary

    1/8/2025House

  14. Pre-filed

    9/29/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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