Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
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; and establishing that a research facility that fails to pay the contribution required by the Act may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per day.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing · Feb 17, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 2, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 21, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 21, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 25, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385 (as of Aug 30, 2026).