Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 331: Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 331 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program. Primary sponsor: Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Mark Edelson (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Anne Healey (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Andre Johnson (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Martinez, Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Jared Solomon (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Courtney Watson (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) and Hearing canceled (Economic Matters).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 32
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Lorig Charkoudian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Mark Edelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Cathi Forbes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43B |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Anne Healey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Andre Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Emily Shetty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Jared Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Vaughn Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Courtney Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9B |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Natalie Ziegler | 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 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) and Hearing canceled (Economic Matters)
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) and Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
- First Reading Environment and Transportation and Economic Matters