Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 299: County Boards of Education - Therapy Dogs - Policy for Handling and Use in Schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 299 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County Boards of Education - Therapy Dogs - Policy for Handling and Use in Schools. Primary sponsor: Katie Hester (Democratic), Chris West (Republican), Pam Beidle (Democratic), Cheryl Kagan (Democratic), Karen Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Pam Beidle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Cheryl Kagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Karen Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“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 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment