Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 578: Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings

Enacted Last action April 28, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211

Plain-language summary

HB 578 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings. Primary sponsor: Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic); Nick Allen (Democratic); Kris Fair (Democratic); Jessica Feldmark (Democratic); and 14 more.