STATE BILLMD SB 553PASSED

Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment

Reestablishing the Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland with an altered membership and mandate; and requiring the Commission to submit an interim report to the Legislative Policy Committee by December 1, 2026, and a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2027.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 28, 2026; 198 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD SB 553 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 252 · Apr 28, 2026

Sponsor

MAMalcolm AugustineSenator · Democrat · SD-047Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 252Senate

Apr 9, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate

Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (41-0)Senate

Apr 9, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate

Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (133-1)House

Apr 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Apr 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {263229/1 AdoptedHouse

Apr 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse

Show 8 earlier actions

Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.House

Mar 13, 2026Referred Environment and TransportationHouse

Mar 12, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate

Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {633629/1 AdoptedSenate

Mar 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Feb 4, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 12, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · House · 133 yea · 1 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 41 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Environment
Energy and Climate
Committees and Commissions
Energy Administration
Energy Matters
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
Fire Protection
Hazardous and Toxic Substances
Insurance Administration
Natural Resources, Department of
Public Service Commission
Recycling
Reports
Safety
Storage
Sunset
Transportation, Department of
Towing
Sports and Recreation

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