Bill > HB802

This bill designates the Purple Pitcherplant (Sarracenia purpurea) as the official state carnivorous plant of Maryland. The legislation involves making some administrative changes to the state's legal code by renumbering existing sections of the General Provisions article, and then inserting a new provision that officially recognizes the Purple Pitcherplant as a state symbol. The scientific name Sarracenia purpurea is used to precisely identify the specific species of carnivorous plant being honored. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to implement the designation. Carnivorous plants are unique botanical species that can capture and digest insects as a means of obtaining nutrients, and the Purple Pitcherplant is a notable example of this type of plant found in Maryland's natural ecosystems.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0802?ys=2025RS