# Maryland HB 1237: Pesticide Applications - Subscription Contract Requirements and Registry Establishment

Maryland HB 1237, Pesticide Applications - Subscription Contract Requirements and Registry Establishment, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Sheila Ruth (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-02-12 (Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 1237
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Pesticide Applications - Subscription Contract Requirements and Registry Establishment
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-11
- Last action: 2026-02-12, Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- Sponsor: Sheila Ruth (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Subjects: Agriculture, Agriculture, Department of, Agriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc., Animals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; Livestk, Commerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc., Communications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; etc., Disclosure, Domestic Animals -see also- Birds; Dogs, Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut, Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & Taxes, Forms, Hazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; Radiatn, Health -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc., Inspections -see also- Motor Vehicle Inspection, Labeling, Licenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; Permits, Medical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabies, Notices, Pest Control, Records -see also- Land Records; Vital Records, Registration -see also- Motor Vehicle Registration, Residential Property -see also- Apartments; Condominiums, Rules and Regulations, Safety -see also- Occupational Safety, Subscriptions and Memberships, Waivers
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Sheila Ruth (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Anne Healey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary A. Lehman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jen Terrasa (Democratic), House

## Actions (2)

- 2026-02-12: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-11: First Reading Environment and Transportation (House)

## Bill text

- First Reading, 2026-02-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1237f.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
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1237f.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-HB1237-2026RS (as of 2026-10-12).