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MarylandSB 00322026 Regular SessionSenate

State Athletic Commission - Blood Testing of Contestants - Timing

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

90-day blood test window for contestants

Beginning October 1, 2026, license applicants must show recent blood tests. The tests must cover HIV antibodies, hepatitis B antigen, and hepatitis C antibodies. All results must be negative. Tests must be done within the last 90 days. Licensed contestants must also show this proof within 90 days before a contest when the State Athletic Commission directs it. Documents must be satisfactory to the Commission.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 176 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 126

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

    4/2/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/1/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    4/1/2026House

  6. Referred Economic Matters

    2/13/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    2/12/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed

    2/10/2026Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

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

    2/9/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 1/29 at 2:30 p.m.

    1/26/2026Senate

  12. Hearing canceled

    1/26/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026Senate

  14. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  15. Pre-filed

    9/17/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

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  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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