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Bill > HB1564
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1564?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1564f.pdf |
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