MD SB360 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 401
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 401
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Repealing the prohibition against intentionally inflicting bodily harm, permanent disability, or death on an animal owned or used by a law enforcement unit; prohibiting a person from harassing, interfering with, injuring, or killing or causing serious physical injury to an emergency response animal; and providing certain penalties for certain violations of the Act.
Title
Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against
Sponsors
| Sen. Shaneka Henson [D] | Sen. William Smith [D] | Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher [D] | Sen. Chris West [R] |
| Sen. Mike McKay [R] | Sen. Sara Love [D] | Sen. Nick Charles [D] |
Roll Calls
2026-04-13 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 46 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-04-13 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 136 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-05 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 43 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2026-04-13 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 136 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-05 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 43 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 401 |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Passed Enrolled |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (46-0) |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Senate Concurs House Amendments |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Third Reading Passed (136-0) |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Favorable with Amendments {563229/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-10 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary |
| 2026-04-02 | House | Hearing 4/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2026-04-02 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-03-26 | House | Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-06 | House | Referred Judiciary |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (43-0) |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {603821/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-01-28 | Senate | Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
HB563 (Crossfiled) 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 402
Subjects
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Death
defendants
Disabilities
Dogs
Emergency Services
Harassment
horses
Injury
Law Enforcement
Penalties and Sentences
Rescue Squads
Self Defense
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Death
defendants
Disabilities
Dogs
Emergency Services
Harassment
horses
Injury
Law Enforcement
Penalties and Sentences
Rescue Squads
Self Defense
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 10 | 606 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 10 | 606.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
