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MD SB585

MD SB585
Human–Relevant Research Fund – Collection of Contributions – Responsible Entity


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Introduced
02/05/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
Passed
04/03/2026
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 shifts the responsibility for collecting contributions for the Human-Relevant Research Fund from the Maryland Department of Health to the Department of Agriculture, 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 annual contributions based on the number of animals they house, with amounts ranging from $5,000 to $75,000, and establishes a penalty of up to $1,000 per day for non-payment, with these changes taking effect on October 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Returned Passed (on 04/03/2026)

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