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MD SB625
MD SB625Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Crossed Over
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Passed
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of the Environment to develop, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, and to adopt regulations and standards governing the permitting of carbon dioxide capture, removal, and sequestration projects that utilize biochar or wood vault technologies by January 1, 2028.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of the Environment, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, to establish regulations and standards for the permitting of projects that capture, remove, or store carbon dioxide using biochar (a charcoal-like material produced from organic matter) or wood vault technologies by January 1, 2028. These new rules will replace existing provisions that focused on a broader definition of carbon dioxide capture, removal, or sequestration projects and funding for certified projects.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411 (on 05/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0625?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_411_sb0625e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0625e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 703624/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0625_70362401.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0625_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0625t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 273322/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0625_27332201.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0625_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0625f.pdf |
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