MD SB35 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB64
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Designating the megalodon as the State shark; designating The Natural History Society of Maryland as the State natural sciences museum; and requiring the Governor to annually proclaim October 1 as Purple Lights Night to honor individuals in the State who are victims or survivors of domestic violence and express support for the elimination of domestic violence in the State.
Title
State Designations and Commemorative Days - State Shark, State Natural Sciences Museum, and Purple Lights Night
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-13 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 43 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-04-13 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 133 N: 0 NV: 7 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-19 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-04-13 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 133 N: 0 NV: 7 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-19 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505 |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Passed Enrolled |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (43-0) |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Senate Concurs House Amendments |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Third Reading Passed (133-0) |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Favorable with Amendments {763121/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-11 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections |
| 2026-03-26 | House | Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Referred Government, Labor, and Elections |
| 2026-03-19 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (44-0) |
| 2026-03-18 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-18 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {403925/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-18 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-02-16 | Senate | Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-16 | Senate | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-02-16 | Senate | Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2025-09-15 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB173 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-16 - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
SB64 (Carry Over) 2025-03-06 - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
SB64 (Carry Over) 2025-03-06 - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Awareness and Outreach
Domestic Violence
Fish and Fishing
Governor
Historical Matters
Holidays and Special Dates
Museums
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
State Symbols
Victims
Domestic Violence
Fish and Fishing
Governor
Historical Matters
Holidays and Special Dates
Museums
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
State Symbols
Victims
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Provisions | 7 | 310 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 325 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 326 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 417 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 418 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 419 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 420 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| General Provisions | 7 | 421 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
