Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1143: Public Health - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Perinatal Autopsies (Lung Float Test Ban)

Passed one chamber Last action March 23, 2026: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 1143 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Perinatal Autopsies (Lung Float Test Ban). Primary sponsor: Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Martinez, Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Deni Taveras (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lesley Lopez (Democratic); Tiffany Alston (Democratic); Dylan Behler (Democratic); Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic); and 28 more.