Human-Relevant Research Fund - Collection of Contributions - Responsible Entity

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill obligates any Maryland research facility that must file a federal APHIS Form 7023 to make an annual contribution to the Human‑Relevant Research Fund, with the Department of Agriculture handling collection instead of the Health Department. Fees are set by the number of animals used, ranging from $5,000 to $75,000, and facilities that fail to pay can be fined up to $1,000 per day. Collected money is distributed to the fund to support research that may reduce or replace animal testing.

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Hearings

• Health — Bill Hearing
  Health · Feb 17, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Report by Finance
6. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 5, 2026Referred Finance
8. Mar 4, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Mar 3, 2026Second Reading Passed
10. Mar 3, 2026Favorable Report by Health
11. Mar 3, 2026Favorable Adopted
12. Feb 17, 2026Hearing canceled

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Cullison · sponsor

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