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Maryland 2026

SB 423

Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)

Source: Open States / PluralUpdated 2026-11-11 14:11:01 UTC.

Official record

Measure details

Jurisdiction
Maryland
Session
2026
Chamber
upper
Classification
bill
Subjects
Adoption, Agriculture, Agriculture, Department of, Animal Shelters and Rescues, Animals, Associations, Biotechnology, Chemical Tests, Corporations, Death, Dogs, Drugs, Education, Electronic Government, Ethics, Fines, Hazardous and Toxic Substances, Health, Immunization, Internet, Laboratories, Medical Conditions, Medical Equipment and Devices, Medical Research, Medical Testing and Diagnosis, Medical Treatments, Partnerships, Penalties and Sentences, Reports, Scientific Research, Standards and Best Practices, Time, Veterinarians, Waivers
Introduced / first action
2026-01-30 00:00:00

Sponsors

Source-supplied history

Actions

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 230

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  2. Returned Passed

  3. Third Reading Passed

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  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

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  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

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  6. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

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  8. Third Reading Passed

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  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  10. Favorable with Amendments {

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  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

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  12. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

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