Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1267: Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center - Zoning Classification (Protecting Patuxent Research Refuge Act)

Enacted Last action May 12, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 541

Plain-language summary

HB 1267 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center - Zoning Classification (Protecting Patuxent Research Refuge Act). Primary sponsor: Mary Lehman (Democratic), Joseline Peña-Melnyk (Democratic), Ben Barnes (Democratic), Sandy Bartlett (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Mark Chang (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Mike Rogers (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 541.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mary Lehman (Democratic); Joseline Peña-Melnyk (Democratic); Ben Barnes (Democratic); Sandy Bartlett (Democratic); and 5 more.