Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 166: State Government - Henrietta Lacks Commission - Establishment (Henrietta Lacks Commission of Maryland Act of 2026)

Passed one chamber Last action March 20, 2026: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 166 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on October 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government - Henrietta Lacks Commission - Establishment (Henrietta Lacks Commission of Maryland Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Ric Metzgar (Republican), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), C.T. Wilson (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ric Metzgar (Republican); Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic); Kris Fair (Democratic); Ken Kerr (Democratic); and 9 more.