STATE BILLMD HB 578PASSED

Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings

Requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and, if warranted, update regulations related to the Irreplaceable Natural Areas Program by July 1, 2033, and at least every 10 years thereafter; requiring the Secretary to delist an endangered or threatened species under certain circumstances; authorizing the Secretary to adopt management protocols for designated essential habitats; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to promulgate regulations authorizing the taking of black vultures under certain circumstances; etc.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 28, 2026; 198 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 578 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 · Apr 28, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211House

Apr 9, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (99-34)House

Apr 9, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (38-3)Senate

Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {453922/1 AdoptedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

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Mar 13, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Mar 12, 2026Third Reading Passed (104-28)House

Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {453420/1 AdoptedHouse

Mar 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse

Feb 2, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.House

Jan 28, 2026First Reading Environment and TransportationHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 12, 2026 · House · 104 yea · 28 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 38 yea · 3 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · House · 99 yea · 34 nayPassed

Subjects

Natural Resources - Generally
Animals
Aquaculture
Birds
Classifications and Designations
Environmental Matters
Evaluations and Reviews
Fish and Fishing
Natural Resources
Natural Resources, Department of
Petitions
plants
Rules and Regulations
Standards and Best Practices
Time
Wildlands
Federal Government
Legislation

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Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings

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