Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 417: Criminal Law - Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substances - Medetomidine and Xylazine

Passed one chamber Last action April 13, 2026: Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Love) Adopted

Plain-language summary

HB 417 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substances - Medetomidine and Xylazine. Primary sponsor: Jesse Pippy (Republican), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (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), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Matt Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Love) Adopted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jesse Pippy (Republican); Ken Kerr (Democratic); Tiffany Alston (Democratic); Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic); and 17 more.