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Bill > SB585
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Passed
04/03/2026
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0585?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0585_hlt.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0585t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0585_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0585f.pdf |
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