MD SB166 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing the suspension or revocation of a shellfish aquaculture harvester permit or shellfish aquaculture harvester registration card for certain violations; prohibiting a person whose permit or registration card has been suspended or revoked in accordance with the Act from engaging or working in any aquaculture activity during the suspension or revocation; authorizing a certain leaseholder and the Department of Natural Resources to complete a certain process to remove gear or transfer a shellfish aquaculture lease; etc.
Title
Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card
Sponsors
| Sen. Jack Bailey [R] |
Roll Calls
2026-04-08 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 134 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-19 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 45 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-03-19 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 45 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305 |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Returned Passed |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Third Reading Passed (134-0) |
| 2026-04-03 | House | Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed |
| 2026-04-03 | House | Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
| 2026-03-25 | House | Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Referred Environment and Transportation |
| 2026-03-19 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (45-0) |
| 2026-03-18 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-18 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {633824/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-18 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-01-16 | Senate | Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2025-10-01 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB1400 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 304
Subjects
Annotated Code of Maryland
Applicants and Applications
Aquaculture
Boundaries
Commerce and Business
Delivery Services
Ethics
Fishing Nets and Devices
Hearings
Hunting and Fishing
Judicial Review
Leases and Rent
Natural Resources
Natural Resources, Department of
Oysters
Penalties and Sentences
permits
Plans and Proposals
Registration
Standards and Best Practices
Time
Applicants and Applications
Aquaculture
Boundaries
Commerce and Business
Delivery Services
Ethics
Fishing Nets and Devices
Hearings
Hunting and Fishing
Judicial Review
Leases and Rent
Natural Resources
Natural Resources, Department of
Oysters
Penalties and Sentences
permits
Plans and Proposals
Registration
Standards and Best Practices
Time
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources | 4 | 1212 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
