Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 796: Recycling - Prohibition on the Chemical Conversion of Plastic
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 796 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Recycling - Prohibition on the Chemical Conversion of Plastic. Primary sponsor: Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| 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
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation