Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 551: Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia and Controlled Paraphernalia Prohibitions - Repeal
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 551 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia and Controlled Paraphernalia Prohibitions - Repeal. Primary sponsor: Karen Simpson (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jackie Addison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kent Roberson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Melissa Wells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“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 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary