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MarylandSB 07032026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Caroline County - Regulation of Animals - Dogs

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Signed by Governor

Counties - Local LawsApplicants and ApplicationsCaroline CountyDogsLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsRules and Regulations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Caroline County drops state dog license requirements

Beginning October 1, 2026, state law ends Caroline County’s annual licensing requirement for dogs at least 6 months old. This removes the state requirement to apply by July 1, pay license fees, and keep a tag on the dog. County commissioners can still set local licensing rules, so local costs and duties may remain. Before adopting rules, commissioners must publish a newspaper notice once a week for 2 successive weeks. They must also give people a chance to be heard.

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: 165 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 120 • No: 0 • Other: 20

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 340

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (120-0)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/11/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/11/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/20/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    3/17/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    3/17/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/16/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/11/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Finance

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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