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MD HB1564

MD HB1564
Public Health - Drugs and Medical Devices Used in Death Sentences - Prohibition


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Introduced
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting a person doing business in the State from knowingly manufacturing or selling, distributing, dispensing, or otherwise supplying a drug or medical device or compounding a drug if the person knows or reasonably should know certain authorization was prompted, either directly or indirectly, by a person seeking the drug or device with the intent that the drug or device will be used to carry out a death sentence.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits any entity doing business in the state from knowingly manufacturing, selling, distributing, dispensing, supplying, or compounding a drug or medical device if they know or should reasonably know that the request for that drug or device was prompted, directly or indirectly, by someone intending to use it for the purpose of carrying out a death sentence. This measure aims to prevent the use of drugs and medical devices in capital punishment by restricting their supply chain within the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/10/2026 ) (on 03/10/2026)

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