Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 912: Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law)
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 912 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law). Primary sponsor: Michele Guyton (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Anne Healey (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Anne Healey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| 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
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- 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