MarylandHB 05642026 Regular SessionHouse

Pet Cremation and Burial Services - Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act)

Sponsored By: Nick Allen (Democratic)

Passed

Business RegulationAdministrative AgenciesAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkAttorney GeneralCemeteriesCertificationsCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsCivil OffensesCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Committees and CommissionsConsumer ProtectionCourts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.CremationCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.DisclosureDomestic Animals -see also- Birds; DogsEthicsFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesFuneralsGoods and Services -see also- Retail Sales; TermnSvc; TrfGdsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Identification -see also- Biometrics; Fingerprinting; DrLicsLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMorticiansNoticesPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPermits -see also- Building PermitsPrivacyRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyStandards and Best PracticesVeterinarians

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Nick Allen
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Tiffany T. Alston
Democratic • House
Heather Bagnall
Democratic • House
Dylan Behler
Democratic • House
Harry Bhandari
Democratic • House
Jon S. Cardin
Democratic • House
Mark S. Chang
Democratic • House
Bonnie Cullison
Democratic • House
Dana Jones
Democratic • House
Eric Ebersole
Democratic • House
Elizabeth Embry
Democratic • House
Kris Fair
Democratic • House
Catherine M. Forbes
Democratic • House
Michele Guyton
Democratic • House
Guy Guzzone
Democratic • Senate
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Thomas S. Hutchinson
Republican • House
Aaron M. Kaufman
Democratic • House
Nicholaus R. Kipke
Republican • House
Lesley J. Lopez
Democratic • House
Ashanti Martinez
House
Teresa E. Reilly
Republican • House
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Democratic • House
Kim Ross
Democratic • House
Sheila Ruth
Democratic • House
Steve Johnson
Democratic • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Jennifer White Holland
Democratic • House
Teresa Woorman
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 304 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 1

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 2 • Other: 7

House vote • 3/4/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 126 • No: 1 • Other: 14

Actions Timeline

Passed Enrolled
4/13/2026House
Third Reading Passed (132-2)
4/13/2026House
House Concurs Senate Amendments
4/13/2026House
Third Reading Passed (46-1)
4/13/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4/10/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments {453224/1 Adopted
4/10/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
4/10/2026Senate
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18/2026Senate
Referred Finance
3/5/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (126-1)
3/4/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/3/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {613521/1 Adopted
3/3/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
3/3/2026House
Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
2/5/2026House
Hearing canceled
2/5/2026House
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026House
Hearing canceled
2/5/2026House
Reassigned to Health
2/5/2026House
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
2/3/2026House
First Reading Economic Matters
1/28/2026House

Bill Text

Enrolled
4/13/2026
PDF
Third Reading
3/3/2026
PDF
First Reading
1/28/2026
PDF

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