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Maryland General Assembly · SB0037 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 334 (Chapter 334)

Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions

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Officially: “Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Revising provisions related to the disqualification of a program participant from the Maryland Children's Service Animal Program, the Maryland Disability Service Animal Program, or the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program; providing that a nonprofit training entity may disqualify a Program participant if the training entity determines the participant's involvement presents a direct threat to others; etc.
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Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 27, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 11, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 13, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 16, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator Simonaire
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 334 (as of Aug 30, 2026).