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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
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 28, 2026
198 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 423 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 230 · Apr 28, 2026

Sponsor

BKBenjamin KramerSenator · Democrat · SD-019Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 230Senate
Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (122-13)House
Apr 9, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and TransportationHouse
Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 20, 2026Referred Environment and TransportationHouse
Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate
Show 5 earlier actions
Mar 18, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 18, 2026Favorable with Amendments {193225/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Feb 9, 2026Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Jan 30, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 19, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 122 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
  • Medical Conditions
  • Medical Equipment and Devices
  • Medical Testing and Diagnosis
  • Medical Treatments
  • Veterinarians

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