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MD HB551
MD HB551Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia and Controlled Paraphernalia Prohibitions - Repeal
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing prohibitions relating to drug paraphernalia and controlled paraphernalia.
AI Summary
This bill repeals existing laws in Maryland's Criminal Law Article that prohibit drug paraphernalia and controlled paraphernalia, effectively removing these specific prohibitions from the state's legal code. The bill also makes conforming changes to the definitions section of the Criminal Law Article, removing the definitions for "controlled paraphernalia" and "drug paraphernalia" while re-lettering subsequent definitions. This action means that items previously defined as drug paraphernalia, such as kits for growing or manufacturing controlled substances, testing equipment, scales, diluents, and hypodermic needles, will no longer be specifically prohibited under these definitions. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Karen Simpson (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Jackie Addison (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Frank Conaway (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Elizabeth Embry (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Jeff Long (D),
Scott Phillips (D),
Kent Roberson (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Sean Stinnett (D),
Melissa Wells (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/10/2026 ) (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0551?ys=2026RS |
| Racial Equity Impact | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/BudgetFiscal/2026RS-HB0551-REIN.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0551f.pdf |
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