Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 578: Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 578 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings. Primary sponsor: Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Emily Shetty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
| Dana Stein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| 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
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- House Concurs Senate Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
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