Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 563: Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 563 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against. Primary sponsor: Dylan Behler (Democratic), Jon Cardin (Democratic), William Valentine (Republican), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Mangione, David Moon (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 402.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Mangione | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Moon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 402
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- House Concurs Senate Amendments
- Third Readings Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
- Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Henson) Adopted
- Motion Special Order until 4/9 (Senator Henson) Adopted
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
Showing 12 most recent of 18 actions. Full history