Maryland bills · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB 423
Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kramer (Democratic)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Apr 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 230
Text versions
- Chapter - Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)
- Third - Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 House | On Third Reading | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
| Mar 3, 2026 Senate | On Third Reading | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
Actions
- Apr 28, 2026
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 230 - Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Returned Passed - Apr 13, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed - Apr 8, 2026 · House
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation - Mar 25, 2026 · House
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. - Mar 20, 2026 · House
Referred Environment and Transportation - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed - Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments { - Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment - Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment