Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1564: Public Health - Drugs and Medical Devices Used in Death Sentences - Prohibition
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1564 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - Drugs and Medical Devices Used in Death Sentences - Prohibition. Primary sponsor: Deni Taveras (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Hearing canceled (Judiciary).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“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 canceled (Judiciary)
- Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
- First Reading Judiciary and Health