Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 572: Attorney General Actions and Climate Crimes Accountability Fund (Climate Crimes Accountability Act)

In committee Last action January 30, 2026: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 572 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Attorney General Actions and Climate Crimes Accountability Fund (Climate Crimes Accountability Act). Primary sponsor: Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Anne Healey (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Andre Johnson (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Marc Korman (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Martinez, Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sheila Ruth (Democratic); Jen Terrasa (Democratic); Nick Allen (Democratic); Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic); and 29 more.