MD HB447 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-11 - Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m.
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-11 - Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m.
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that every person has the right to hunt, fish, or harvest wildlife, including the right to use traditional methods to hunt, fish, or harvest wildlife, subject to certain regulations and restrictions; establishing that the right to hunt and fish is forever preserved for the public good; and establishing that fishing and hunting are preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife in the State.
Title
Natural Resources - Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | House | Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-23 | House | First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
Subjects
Animals
Constitutional Amendments
Fish and Fishing
Hunting
Hunting and Fishing
Natural Resources
plants
Rules and Regulations
Sports and Recreation
Constitutional Amendments
Fish and Fishing
Hunting
Hunting and Fishing
Natural Resources
plants
Rules and Regulations
Sports and Recreation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declaration of Rights | 49 | (n/a) | See Bill Text | |
| Natural Resources | 10 | 102 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Natural Resources | 4 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0447?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0447f.pdf |
