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STATE BILLMD HB 666ENGROSSED
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Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)

State of Maryland

Prohibiting a research facility or a testing facility from using certain dogs and cats for research or testing purposes; prohibiting a research facility or testing facility from performing devocalization procedures on dogs or cats; prohibiting a testing facility from using traditional animal test methods under certain circumstances; applying certain provisions of law regarding the adoption of dogs and cats used for scientific research purposes to testing facilities; etc.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Apr 9, 2026
217 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 666 · EngrossedApr 9

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Bill details

Last action
Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment · Apr 13, 2026
Pending committee
Education, Energy, and the Environment

Sponsors

BCBonnie CullisonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-019Primary sponsor
NANick AllenRepresentative · Democrat · HD-008
DBDylan BehlerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-030
LFLinda FoleyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-015
MGMichele GuytonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-042
AHAnne HealeyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-022
MHMarvin HolmesRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023
RLRobbyn LewisRepresentative · Democrat · HD-046
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DODarrell OdomRepresentative · Democrat · HD-027
DSDana SteinRepresentative · Democrat · HD-011
TMTodd MorganRepresentative · Republican · HD-029
NZNatalie ZieglerRepresentative · Democrat · HD-009

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 13, 2026Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Apr 10, 2026Referred RulesSenate
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (121-13)House
Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {443523/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse
Feb 2, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.House
Jan 30, 2026First Reading Environment and TransportationHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · House · 121 yea · 13 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Adoption - see also- FamLaw; FosterCare; ParentsGuardians
  • Agriculture, Department of
  • Animals
  • Animal Shelters and Rescues
  • Associations
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Tests
  • Corporations
  • Death
  • Dogs
  • Drugs
  • Education
  • Electronic Government
  • Ethics
  • Fines
  • Hazardous and Toxic Substances
  • Health
  • Immunization
  • internet
  • Laboratories
  • Medical Research
  • Partnerships
  • Penalties and Sentences
  • Reports
  • Scientific Research
  • Standards and Best Practices
  • Time
  • Waivers
  • Disclosure
  • Medical Testing and Diagnosis
  • Privacy
  • Veterinarians

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