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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring research facilities that are located in the State and required to submit an Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7023 to pay contributions for the Human-Relevant Research Fund to the Department of Agriculture, rather than the Maryland Department of Health; and establishing that a research facility that fails to pay the contribution required by the Act may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per day.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new system for collecting contributions for the Human-Relevant Research Fund, requiring research facilities in the state that submit an Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7023 (a federal form detailing animal use in research) to pay these contributions to the Department of Agriculture instead of the Maryland Department of Health. The bill outlines a tiered contribution structure based on the number of animals reported on the form, ranging from $5,000 for up to 100 animals to $75,000 for over 5,000 animals, with payments due annually by January 15th, starting in 2024. Furthermore, it introduces a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for research facilities that fail to make these required payments.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 2/17 at 2:00 p.m. (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0625?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0625f.pdf |
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