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

State of Maryland

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

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 12, 2026
184 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 625 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

BFBrian FeldmanSenator · Democrat · SD-015Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411Senate
Apr 13, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (43-4)Senate
Apr 13, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (110-25)House
Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {703624/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse
Show 10 earlier actions
Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 23, 2026Referred Environment and TransportationHouse
Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (40-0)Senate
Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {273322/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Feb 26, 2026Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 11, 2026Hearing canceledSenate
Feb 10, 2026Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 5, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 4 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 110 yea · 25 nayPassed

Subjects

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

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