Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 53: Criminal Law – Nondomesticated Animal Prohibitions – Alterations
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 53 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on September 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law – Nondomesticated Animal Prohibitions – Alterations. Primary sponsor: Mary Lehman (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| 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 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Floor Amendment {
- Motion Special Order until 2/25 (Delegate Hornberger) Adopted
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary
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