STATE BILLMD HB 817ENGROSSED

Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies

Requiring the Department of the Environment, by January 1, 2028, to develop, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, and adopt regulations and standards governing the permitting of carbon dioxide capture, removal, and sequestration projects that utilize biochar or wood vault technologies

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Apr 9, 2026; 217 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 817 · EngrossedApr 9

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Bill details

Last action: Referred Rules · Apr 10, 2026
Pending committee: Rules

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 10, 2026Referred RulesSenate

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (106-22)House

Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {283726/1 AdoptedHouse

Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse

Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 4, 2026First Reading Environment and TransportationHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · House · 106 yea · 22 nayPassed

Subjects

Energy and Climate
Environment
Administrative Agencies
Certifications
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
Pollution
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Storage
Technology
Agriculture, Department of
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Soil Conservation
Standards and Best Practices

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