MarylandHB 09122026 Regular SessionHouse

Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law)

Sponsored By: Michele Guyton (Democratic)

In Committee

Local Government - GenerallyCriminal Law - Substantive CrimesAgricultureAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkAnimal Shelters and RescuesCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Health -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.ImmunizationLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsMedical TreatmentsMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltRabies

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Michele Guyton
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Anne Healey
Democratic • House
Robbyn Lewis
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: 131 • No: 0

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/23/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (131-0)
3/23/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/21/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {443425/1 Adopted
3/21/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
3/20/2026House
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2026House
First Reading Environment and Transportation
2/5/2026House

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/21/2026
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First Reading
2/5/2026
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