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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
Crossed Over
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to prohibit the donation of certain processed venison to certain entities unless the deer was harvested using nonlead ammunition or a bow and arrow; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $750.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning hunting regulations, modifies existing law to prohibit the donation of processed deer meat to tax-exempt organizations if the deer was not harvested using nonlead ammunition or a bow and arrow, with a first-offense violation resulting in a civil fine of up to $750. The bill also mandates that the Department of Natural Resources report to legislative committees by December 1, 2030, on inspections of venison processing facilities for violations related to this new donation restriction. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Karen Young (D)*,
Ben Brooks (D),
Kevin Harris (D),
Cheryl Kagan (D),
Mary Washington (D),
Ron Watson (D),
Chris West (R),
Last Action
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 04/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0181?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0181t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 653922/1 (Senator Bailey) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0001/sb0181_65392201.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 383922/1 (Senator Kagan) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0001/sb0181_38392201.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 983529/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0001/sb0181_98352901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0181_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0181f.pdf |
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