# Maryland HB 0625: Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity

Maryland HB 0625, Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Bonnie Cullison (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-05-12 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0625
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-30
- Last action: 2026-05-12, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385
- Sponsor: Bonnie Cullison (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Agriculture, Economic Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Department of, Agriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc., Animals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; Livestk, Forms, Health, Department of, Inspections -see also- Motor Vehicle Inspection, Medical Research, Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty, Plants -see also- Invasive Species; Trees; Weeds, Revenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax), Scientific Research -see also- ChemTst; MedRsrch; Studies
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (127 yes, 48 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- New annual fees for animal research labs: cost, high. Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland requires animal research facilities that file APHIS Form 7023 to pay a yearly fee by January 15, starting in 2027. The fee depends on animals on your most recent Form 7023 (Column F): $5,000 for up to 100; $10,000 for 101 to 500; $55,000 for 501 to 5,000; $75,000…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 34 | 13 |   |
| 2026-03-04 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 93 | 35 | 4 |

## Actions (15)

- 2026-05-12: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385
- 2026-04-13: Returned Passed (House)
- 2026-04-13: Third Reading Passed (34-13) (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Favorable Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-10: Favorable Report by Finance (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Referred Finance (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Third Reading Passed (93-35) (House)
- 2026-03-03: Second Reading Passed (House)
- 2026-03-03: Favorable Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-03: Favorable Report by Health (House)
- 2026-02-17: Hearing 2/17 at 2:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-17: Hearing canceled (House)
- 2026-02-05: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-30: First Reading Health (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-05-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_385_hb0625t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-03: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0625t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-01-30: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0625f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_385_hb0625t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0625t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0625f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0625-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).