Hunting - Restrictions of Venison Donation
State of MarylandMarylandRequiring the Department of Natural Resources to prohibit the donation of certain processed venison to certain entities unless the deer was harvested using nonlead ammunition or a bow and arrow; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $750.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Apr 9, 2026
- 217 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Delegates
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
MD SB 181 · EngrossedApr 9
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Bill details
- Last action
- Referred Rules and Executive Nominations · Apr 10, 2026
- Pending committee
- Rules and Executive Nominations
Sponsors
KLKaren Lewis YoungSenator · Democrat · SD-003Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
BBBenjamin BrooksSenator · Democrat · SD-010
KHKevin HarrisSenator · Democrat · SD-027
CKCheryl KaganSenator · Democrat · SD-017
MWMary WashingtonSenator · Democrat · SD-043
RWRon WatsonSenator · Democrat · SD-023
CWChris WestSenator · Republican · SD-042
Bill history
Newest first.
Apr 10, 2026Referred Rules and Executive NominationsHouse
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (25-8)Senate
Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Apr 9, 2026Floor Amendment {653922/1 (Senator Bailey) AdoptedSenate
Apr 9, 2026Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Kagan) AdoptedSenate
Apr 9, 2026Floor Amendment {383922/1 (Senator Kagan) AdoptedSenate
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {983529/1 AdoptedSenate
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Show 3 earlier actions
Jan 16, 2026Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Jan 14, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Jul 7, 2025Pre-filedSenate
Recorded vote
Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 25 yea · 8 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Hunting and Fishing
- Animals
- Birds
- Environmental Health
- Guns
- Hazardous and Toxic Substances
- Hunting
- Natural Resources
- Natural Resources, Department of
- Rules and Regulations
- Equipment
- Fines
- Gifts
- Inspections
- Law Enforcement
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Penalties and Sentences
- Reports
- Meat, Poultry, Seafood
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