Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 698: State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors – Board Operations and Regulation of Crematories and Reduction Facilities
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 698 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors – Board Operations and Regulation of Crematories and Reduction Facilities. Primary sponsor: Harry Bhandari (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), April Rose (Republican), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 188.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bhandari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sandy Rosenberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| April Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“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 188
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Finance
- Referred Finance
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
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