# Maryland SB 0585: Human–Relevant Research Fund – Collection of Contributions – Responsible Entity

Maryland SB 0585, Human–Relevant Research Fund – Collection of Contributions – Responsible Entity, is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Guy Guzzone (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-05-12 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland SB 0585
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Human–Relevant Research Fund – Collection of Contributions – Responsible Entity
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-05
- Last action: 2026-05-12, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384
- Sponsor: Guy Guzzone (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 (129 yes, 50 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- New yearly payments for Maryland research facilities: cost, high. Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland research facilities that must file APHIS Form 7023 must pay a yearly contribution by January 15. The amount is based on animals listed in column F of the most recent form: $5,000 for up to 100; $10,000 for 101–500; $55,000 for 501–5,000; and $75,000 for more than…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Guy Guzzone (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-02 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 97 | 37 | 1 |
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 32 | 13 |   |

## Actions (13)

- 2026-05-12: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384
- 2026-04-03: Returned Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-02: Third Reading Passed (97-37) (House)
- 2026-04-01: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed (House)
- 2026-04-01: Favorable Report by Health (House)
- 2026-03-19: Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-03-13: Referred Health (House)
- 2026-03-12: Third Reading Passed (32-13) (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Favorable Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-03-09: Favorable Report by Finance (Senate)
- 2026-02-12: Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: First Reading Finance (Senate)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-05-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_384_sb0585t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-10: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0585t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-02-05: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0585f.pdf)

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- 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_384_sb0585t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0585t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0585f.pdf)

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- [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-SB0585-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).