Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 666: Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 666 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Anne Healey (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Todd Morgan (Republican), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Anne Healey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Marvin Holmes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
| Dana Stein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| 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
- Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation