Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1143: Public Health - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Perinatal Autopsies (Lung Float Test Ban)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1143 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Perinatal Autopsies (Lung Float Test Ban). Primary sponsor: Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Martinez, Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (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), Matt Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Deni Taveras (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 26 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Emily Shetty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Steve Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Matt Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29A |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Sandy Rosenberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kim Ross | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kathy Szeliga | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Finance
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
- Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Health