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

State of Maryland

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; authorizing the Department 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
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 431 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 212 · Apr 28, 2026

Sponsor

BBBenjamin BrooksSenator · Democrat · SD-010Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 212Senate
Apr 13, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (43-1)Senate
Apr 13, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (108-26)House
Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {113026/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse
Show 10 earlier actions
Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 17, 2026Referred Environment and TransportationHouse
Mar 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-1)Senate
Mar 11, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 11, 2026Favorable with Amendments {553726/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 10, 2026Motion Special Order until 3/11 (Senator Mautz) AdoptedSenate
Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {553726/1Senate
Mar 9, 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 13, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 1 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 108 yea · 26 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 1 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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