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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
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.
AI Summary
This bill requires research facilities in Maryland that are mandated to submit an Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7023, a federal form detailing animal use in research, to pay annual contributions to the Department of Agriculture instead of the Department of Health, with the collected funds being directed to the Human-Relevant Research Fund. The contribution amounts are tiered based on the number of animals reported on the facility's most recent Form 7023, ranging from $5,000 for up to 100 animals to $75,000 for over 5,000 animals, and facilities failing to comply may face a daily civil penalty of up to $1,000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 2/27/2026 ) (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0585?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0585f.pdf |
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