Maryland Service Animal Programs - Participant Disqualification - Revisions
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
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.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
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
Recorded votes
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.51House · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 135, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.10Senate · 2026-02-14 · Voting Yea 42, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
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 Sep 4, 2026).