Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 817: Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 817 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies. Primary sponsor: Linda Foley (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), David Fraser-Hidalgo (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Lily Qi (Democratic), C.T. Wilson (Democratic), Anne Healey (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Referred Rules.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| David Fraser-Hidalgo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Lily Qi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| C.T. Wilson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Anne Healey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
| Dana Stein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation