Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 701: Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026)

Passed one chamber Last action April 13, 2026: Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment

Plain-language summary

HB 701 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Terri Hill (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Terri Hill (Democratic); Mary Lehman (Democratic); Jen Terrasa (Democratic); Chao Wu (Democratic); and 2 more.