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MarylandHB 08332026 Regular SessionHouse

Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment

Sponsored By: Regina T. Boyce (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

EnvironmentEnergy and ClimateCommittees and CommissionsEnergy AdministrationEnergy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc.Environment, Department of theEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutFire ProtectionHazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnInsurance AdministrationNatural Resources, Department ofPublic Service CommissionRecyclingReportsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySports and RecreationStorageSunsetTowingTransportation, Department of

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

State battery safety commission set up

Beginning June 1, 2026, Maryland reestablishes a commission to advance lithium‑ion battery safety. It ends on June 30, 2028. Members come from state agencies, fire services, utilities, ports and shipping, recyclers, insurers, and industry. The person who was chair on December 31, 2025 stays chair. The commission studies how to prevent and fight battery fires, safe reuse and recycling, producer responsibility, training for the public and first responders, port and transport risks, insurance impacts, and new federal standards. It can ask outside experts for advice. It must send an interim report by December 1, 2026 and a final report by December 1, 2027.

Staffing and expenses for commission members

The Office of the State Fire Marshal provides staff support to the commission. Members are not paid for serving. Members may be repaid for travel and related costs under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as allowed in the State budget. These rules apply from June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Nick Allen

    Democratic • House

  • Jay A. Jacobs

    Republican • House

  • Darrell Odom

    Democratic • House

  • Dana Stein

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 0 • Other: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 251

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/9/2026Senate

  7. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/20/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (129-0)

    3/19/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {593523/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/19/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/5/2026House

  13. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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