Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 166: State Government - Henrietta Lacks Commission - Establishment (Henrietta Lacks Commission of Maryland Act of 2026)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 166 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on October 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government - Henrietta Lacks Commission - Establishment (Henrietta Lacks Commission of Maryland Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Ric Metzgar (Republican), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), C.T. Wilson (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ric Metzgar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Ken Kerr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Sheree Sample-Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37A |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Melissa Wells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| C.T. Wilson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“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 Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
- Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
- Pre-filed